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Synonyms of apprehend

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Another word for apprehend is get. Other synonyms of apprehend are catch, believe, gather, reckon and capture.

Synonyms and similar words for apprehend

verbTo take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become...

verbTo have a conception of (something); to consider, to regard.

verbTo seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.

Meaning of apprehend

  1. verb To be or become aware of (something); to perceive.
  2. verb To acknowledge the existence of (something); to recognize.
  3. verb To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.

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Questions about synonyms of apprehend

What is another word for apprehend?
Apprehend has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as get, catch, believe, gather, reckon, capture and detain.
What does apprehend mean?
Apprehend means to be or become aware of (something); to perceive.

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