apprehend
2 antonyms for apprehend — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
“Police apprehended the suspect near the train station.”
2. verb
To understand or grasp something mentally.
“It took a while for the full scale of the disaster to be apprehended.”
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How to use apprehend
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
apprehend a suspect
apprehend the situation
Etymology
From Old French apprehender, from Latin apprehendere, "to grab hold of," from ad- + prehendere, "to seize."
Full origin of apprehend →Frequently asked questions
What does “apprehend” mean?
The word “apprehend” means to arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal. In plain terms, to catch/arrest someone, to understand something, or to fearfully expect something bad.
How do you pronounce “apprehend”?
“Apprehend” is pronounced ap-rih-HEHND (/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “apprehend” in a sentence?
Here is “apprehend” used in a sentence: “Police apprehended the suspect near the train station.”
What part of speech is “apprehend”?
“Apprehend” is a verb.
Where does the word “apprehend” come from?
The word “apprehend” comes from Latin. From Old French apprehender, from Latin apprehendere, "to grab hold of," from ad- + prehendere, "to seize.".
How many meanings does “apprehend” have?
“Apprehend” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
