Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apprehend
verb
/ˌæ.prəˈhɛnd/
Definition
To understand or grasp the meaning of something.
Examples
- She was able to apprehend the lesson quickly.
- The police were called to apprehend the suspect.
- It took a while for him to apprehend the complexity of the problem.
Meaning
To catch or seize someone, especially in a legal context.
Synonyms
- catch
- seize
- grasp
- understand
- comprehend
