Apprehend

//ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnd//

Word Type

Verb

The word "apprehend" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

apprehendable apprehended apprehendee apprehender apprehending apprehendingly misapprehend reapprehend unapprehending

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

anticipate clutch look for look to prehend seize take hold take hold of understand

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Related Terms

apprehensibility apprehensible apprehensibly apprehension apprehensive apprehensively apprise

Related Terms

Synonym Network

catch collar get picture

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