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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Apprehend
The primary meaning of "apprehend" is to take hold of someone or something, especially in order to arrest them, or to understand or perceive something.
Definitions
- To take hold of someone or something, especially in order to arrest them
- * To become aware of something, especially a fact or situation, or to understand it
- * To seize or capture someone or something, especially in order to arrest them or take them into custody
Etymology of Apprehend
The word "apprehend" comes from the Old French "apprehender", which is derived from the Latin "apprehendere", meaning "to seize" or "to take hold of"
The Latin "apprehendere" is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "prehendere" (meaning "to seize" or "to take hold of")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to seize" or "to capture", and later with the additional meaning "to understand" or "to perceive"
Example Uses
- The police apprehended the suspect after a brief chase
- * She began to apprehend the complexity of the situation
- * The authorities apprehended several people in connection with the crime