apprehend

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/æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ English

Definitions

verb

To take or seize; to take hold of.
To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.

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Synonyms

arrest believe capture catch conceive detain dread fear imagine seize understand nab pick up grasp get the picture comprehend savvy collar

Associated

culprits interrogate apprehended perpetrators fugitive prosecute suspect thieves punish suspected unlawful

Rhymes

contend comprehend transcend commend condescend attend portend mend friend extend

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