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grasping

/ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/
verb
  1. To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

  2. To understand.

    "I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."

  3. To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

Synonymsclasp, grip, hold tight, jump at the chance, jump on, comprehend
noun
  1. The act of one who grasps or covets.

adjective
  1. Greedy, eager for wealth.

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