Apprehend

/ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To seize or take into custody; to arrest.

The police were able to apprehend the suspect before he escaped the city.

To become aware of or understand something.

It took me a while to apprehend the meaning of the complex theory.

To anticipate with anxiety or fear; to dread.

She began to apprehend the possible consequences of her actions.

Derived from Latin 'apprehendere', meaning 'to seize, grasp, or catch'.

apprehend the situation

to understand the circumstances or context of a situation

apprehend a danger

to sense or perceive a threat

apprehend one's mistakes

to recognize and understand one's errors

apprehension

The fear or anxiety about a future event.

apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful about the future.

comprehend

To understand something fully.

To catch someone in the act.

They totally apprehended him while he was trying to steal the car.

To get the drift of something.

I finally apprehended what she was trying to say.