Definition of Apprehend
Apprehend
ap·pre·hend
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(verb)
To take hold of or seize someone or something, often in a sudden or forceful way.
e.g. The police officer attempted to apprehend the suspect who was fleeing the scene.
(verb)
to comprehend, understand or grasp;
e.g. If I was to apprehend the nature of beauty, I was going to have to understand how one perceives it.
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