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to apprehend
01
to arrest someone
Transitive: to apprehend sb
Examples
The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape.
02
to mentally grasp or understand
Transitive: to apprehend a concept
Examples
The teacher used various examples and analogies to help the students apprehend the complex scientific theory.
03
to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen
Transitive: to apprehend an upcoming event
Old useExamples
She apprehended the results of the test with growing anxiety.
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