The phrase "shows understanding" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone has a comprehension of a particular topic or situation. For example: "His thoughtful response to the question shows understanding of the material."
It's a gesture that shows understanding for what is happening in Europe".
"Sometimes there is an impression that the more the Syrian leadership shows understanding about the necessity to move forward — albeit belatedly and under pressure — the more we see rejection of reciprocal steps on the opposite side," Mr. Lavrov said.
Reassurances that Japan shows "understanding" for Mr Bush's missile-defence plans, together with a suggestion that it may join the United States and abandon the Kyoto protocol on climate change, promise a warm contrast to Mr Bush's cooler reception in Europe.These are not the only reasons Mr Bush will be going out of his way to cosy up to Mr Koizumi.
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung runs the front-page headline "Obama shows understanding" and quotes the New York Times as saying that the US president wants to ban spying on allies.
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The offer itself has meaning and shows understanding.
It has to be possible to show understanding even when dealing with suffering that we cannot understand.
Most of the villagers have shown understanding.
She would want us all to show understanding.
Upon her return, however, her employers show understanding about her lack of success.
"But it is also an older person who speaks, who is serene, who tries to show understanding.
