Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apprehend
verb
/ˈæp.rɪ.hɛnd/
Definition
To understand or grasp something mentally; to perceive or recognize.
Examples
- The police were able to apprehend the suspect quickly.
- It is important to apprehend the meaning of complex concepts.
- She could not apprehend why he reacted that way.
Meaning
To apprehend can also mean to seize or take hold of someone, especially in a legal context, or to anticipate with fear or dread.
Synonyms
- Understand
- Comprehend
- Seize
- Capture
- Arrest
