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APPREHEND

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Apprehend.

How to pronounce apprehend:

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Apprehend - as a verb

Get the meaning of something

Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compasscomprehenddigget the picturegraspgroksavvy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take into custody

Example: "The police nabbed the suspected criminals"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrestcollarcopnabnailpick up

Anticipate with dread or anxiety

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quail at

Example Sentences

"The police were able to apprehend the thief before he could escape."
"It took several months for the authorities to apprehend the serial killer."
"We apprehended the suspect trying to break into the house."
"The detective was able to apprehend the true identity of the criminal."
"The security guard apprehended the shoplifter as she attempted to leave the store."
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Word Game Points

Is APPREHEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apprehend is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPREHEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is APPREHEND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apprehend is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPREHEND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is APPREHEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apprehend is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPREHEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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