verb🔗ShareTo take or seize; to take hold of."The police are apprehending the suspect involved in the robbery. "actionlawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider."After reading the instructions carefully, Maria started apprehending the complex math problem. "mindphilosophyactionabilityhumanbeingprocesslogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear."Sarah was apprehending her math test, knowing she hadn't studied enough. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.""After reading the email, I am apprehending that the meeting has been postponed." "mindphilosophybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be apprehensive; to fear."She was apprehending a difficult exam, worrying about failing. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn act by which something is apprehended."The detective's success in apprehending the suspect was due to his diligent gathering of evidence. "actionmindprocessabilitysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
