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apprehend

/æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/
verb

  1. To take or seize; to take hold of.

  2. To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.

  3. To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.

Synonymsarrest, believe, capture, catch, conceive, detain

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