apprehend

transitive-verb
UK: /ˌæprɪˈhend/
US: /ˌæprɪˈhend/

  1. To arrest someone for a crime.

    1. The police will apprehend him soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The officers apprehended the suspect after a high-speed chase through the city center. [ ] [ ]

  2. To understand or grasp something.

    1. I didn't apprehend the meaning. [ ] [ ]
    2. She quickly apprehended the complexities of the new software program. [ ] [ ]

  3. To anticipate something with fear or anxiety.

    1. I apprehend the worst will happen. [ ] [ ]
    2. He apprehended potential difficulties in completing the project on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

comprehend seize dread understand worry fear capture arrest grasp
apprehend noun

  1. Fearful or worried anticipation; understanding.

    1. He felt some apprehension. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is a general sense of apprehension about the company's future. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apprehend" in English means: To arrest someone for a crime., To understand or grasp something., To anticipate something with fear or anxiety..

The phonetic transcription of "apprehend" is /ˌæprɪˈhend/ in British English and /ˌæprɪˈhend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apprehend": comprehend, seize, dread, understand, worry, fear, capture, arrest, grasp.

Example usage of "apprehend": "The police will apprehend him soon.". More examples on the page.