erfassen — meaning in English

English meaning

• grasp verb To grip something firmly, typically with the hand.
• seize verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Senses

erfassen is used for these senses in English:

• elicitation The act of eliciting.
• grasp To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
• latch on To grasp firmly; to become attached to.
• seize (transitive) To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

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.

seize — full definition

1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
4. verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.

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