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APPREHENDS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Apprehends.

Apprehends - 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

"She apprehends the criminal before they can escape."
"The security guard apprehends the shoplifter at the entrance."
"The detective apprehends the killer at the crime scene."
"He apprehends the thief and holds him until the authorities arrive."
"The vigilant neighbor apprehends the burglar trying to break into a house."
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Word Game Points

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

APPREHENDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is APPREHENDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apprehends is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPREHENDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is APPREHENDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apprehends is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPREHENDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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