English dictionary

apprehend

/,/&/pr/I/'h/E/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

get the meaning of something

verb.cognition

Synonyms compass comprehend dig get the picture grasp grok savvy

Source: WordNet 3.0
take into custody

verb.contact

Synonyms arrest collar cop nab nail pick up

Source: WordNet 3.0
anticipate with dread or anxiety

verb.emotion

Synonyms quail at

Source: WordNet 3.0
To take or seize; to take hold of.

verb

Source: webster1913
To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.

verb

Source: webster1913