GRASPED Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word grasped. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRASPED
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grip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes • the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) • worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made • an intellectual hold or understanding • a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place verb • hold fast or firmly • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe | ||||||||
clasp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly and tightly • fasten with or as if with a brooch • fasten with a buckle or buckles • grasp firmly | ||||||||
compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
comprehend | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • to become aware of through the senses • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
hold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • power by which something or someone is affected or dominated • time during which some action is awaited • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • a stronghold • a cell in a jail or prison • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • have or hold in one's hands or grip • organize or be responsible for • have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense • keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view • maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • secure and keep for possible future use or application • have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • contain or hold; have within • have room for; hold without crowding • remain in a certain state, position, or condition • support or hold in a certain manner • be valid, applicable, or true • assert or affirm • have as a major characteristic • be capable of holding or containing • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance • protect against a challenge or attack • bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted • hold the attention of • remain committed to • resist or confront with resistance • be pertinent or relevant or applicable • stop dealing with • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep from departing • take and maintain control over, often by violent means • cause to come to an abrupt stop • cover as for protection against noise or smell • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • aim, point, or direct • declare to be • be in accord; be in agreement • keep from exhaling or expelling | ||||||||
appreciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • an expression of gratitude • a favorable judgment • an increase in price or value | ||||||||
apprehend | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||||
clench | verbv | |||||||
noun • a small slip noose made with seizing • the act of grasping verb • hold in a tight grasp • squeeze together tightly | ||||||||
clutch | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • a tense critical situation • a number of birds hatched at the same time • a collection of things or persons to be handled together • a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand • a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism • a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism verb • take hold of; grab • hold firmly, usually with one's hands • affect | ||||||||
clutches | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping | ||||||||
dig | verbv | |||||||
noun • the site of an archeological exploration • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) • the act of digging • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • create by digging • work hard • remove, harvest, or recover by digging • thrust down or into • remove the inner part or the core of • poke or thrust abruptly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
fathom | verbv | |||||||
noun • a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth • (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore verb • come to understand • measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | ||||||||
grok | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
range | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limits within which something can be effective • a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze • a series of hills or mountains • a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds • a variety of different things or activities • (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined • the limit of capability • a kitchen appliance used for cooking food verb • change or be different within limits • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun • range or extend over; occupy a certain area • lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line • feed as in a meadow or pasture • let eat • assign a rank or rating to | ||||||||
reach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the limits within which something can be effective • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • the limit of capability verb • reach a destination, either real or abstract • reach a point in time, or a certain state or level • move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense • be in or establish communication with • to gain with effort • to extend as far as • reach a goal • place into the hands or custody of • to exert much effort or energy | ||||||||
savvy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
get the picture | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
hold on | ||||||||
verb • hold firmly • stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments • be persistent, refuse to stop • hold the phone line open • retain possession of | ||||||||
hold tight | ||||||||
verb • hold firmly, usually with one's hands | ||||||||
jump on | verbv | |||||||
verb • get up on the back of |