apprehend meaning and definition

APPREHEND verb

Definition of apprehend (verb)

1. get the meaning of something
   • "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
   • synonyms: compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy
2. take into custody
   • "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
   • synonyms: arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up
3. anticipate with dread or anxiety
   • synonyms: quail at