prendre — meaning in English

English meaning

• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• take verb To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.

Senses

prendre is used for these senses in English:

• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• take (transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
• take (intransitive) To get or accept (something) into one's possession.

grasp — full definition

1. verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
2. verb To understand something, especially a difficult idea.
3. noun A firm hold or grip.
4. noun One's understanding or knowledge of something.

take — full definition

1. verb To reach out and get hold of something, or to remove or carry it away.
2. verb To accept, receive, or consume something offered.
3. verb To require a certain amount of time, effort, or resources.
4. noun A particular version, interpretation, or recording of something.

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