apprehend
Translation
to arrest, to understand, to perceive
Examples
The police have apprehended the suspect.
The police have apprehended the suspect.
It is difficult to apprehend the concept of infinity.
It is difficult to apprehend the concept of infinity.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to arrest (sb.) The police have apprehended the suspect.
((sth.)) to understand (sth.) It is difficult to apprehend the concept of infinity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrest, capture, seize; understand, grasp
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'prehendere' (to seize). Literally 'to seize to'.
Memory Tips
Think of a police officer putting their 'hand' on a criminal to 'appre-hend' them. Or, your mind 'seizing' an idea.