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apprehend

verb

Get the meaning of something

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
PP
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

æ.pɹiˈhɛnd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Get the meaning of something

    “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”

verb

  1. Take into custody

    “The police nabbed the suspected criminals”

verb

  1. Anticipate with dread or anxiety

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Example Sentences

Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
The police nabbed the suspected criminals

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