Difference between "understand" and "comprehend" [closed]
Comprehend (through its Latin etymology, from comprehendere, cum: with + prehendere: grab) also has a spatial connotation, like encompass, by which one's thought surrounds a particular topic, like the hand an object, seeing all aspects and limits of a concept, but indeed, without maybe peeking inside like with true understanding.
They are mostly synonymous but 'understand' is much more everyday than 'comprehend'.
Also, in addition to the connotation of 'inclusion', 'comprehend' is more intense.