adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of apprehend form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Taken; seized.

   "an apprehended criminal"

2. 2
   Conceived; understood.

   "an apprehended concept"

3. 3
   Having come to accept an understanding of something. obsolete

Adjective

1. 1
   fully understood or grasped wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appreciatedascertainedcomprehendedcomprehendedconceivednicked

Example

More examples

"The criminals have all been apprehended."

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