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“fathomed”
fathom (verb), fathoms; fathomed; fathoming
1. To measure the depth of, to take a sounding of: Charles decided to fathom the depth of the lake near his home before he would buy a boat for fishing.
2. To get to the bottom of; to manage or to comprehend a problem etc.: Mike couldn't fathom why his daughter decided not to wear a warmer coat on such a cold day.
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2. To get to the bottom of; to manage or to comprehend a problem etc.: Mike couldn't fathom why his daughter decided not to wear a warmer coat on such a cold day.
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