Ergreifen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apprehension noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
- befall verb To happen to someone, especially something unfortunate.
- clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
- seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
Senses
Ergreifen is used for these senses in English:
- apprehension (rare) The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.
- clutch To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]
- grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.
- latch on To grasp firmly; to become attached to.
- seize (transitive) To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
- seize (transitive) To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
- seize (transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.
apprehension — full definition
- noun A worried feeling that something bad might happen; anxiety about the future.
- noun The act of catching or arresting someone.
- noun Basic understanding or grasp of an idea.
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