apreender — meaning in English

English meaning

• apprehend verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
• seize verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.

Senses

apreender is used for these senses in English:

• apprehend To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
• apprehend (law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.
• seize (transitive) To take possession of (by force, law etc.).

apprehend — full definition

1. verb To arrest someone, especially a suspected criminal.
2. verb To understand or grasp something mentally.
3. verb To anticipate something, usually with worry or fear.

seize — full definition

1. verb To grab hold of something on purpose, often quickly or firmly.
2. verb To make the most of a chance when it comes along.
3. verb To take control of something, using force or the law.
4. verb To hit someone suddenly and strongly, as an illness or feeling might.

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