2fathom verb
fathoms; fathomed; fathom·ing [+ obj] : to understand the reason for (something)
▪ I couldn't fathom why she made such a foolish decision. = I couldn't fathom her reasons for making such a foolish decision. ▪ (Brit) I couldn't fathom out her reasons. — see also unfathomable
▪ I couldn't fathom why she made such a foolish decision. = I couldn't fathom her reasons for making such a foolish decision. ▪ (Brit) I couldn't fathom out her reasons. — see also unfathomable
