apprehend

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apprehend

(verb)

Meaning

to catch or arrest someone

Example

"The police apprehend the thief quickly."

Synonyms

arrestcapturedetain

Antonyms

releasefree

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin apprehendere, meaning to seize.
Related word forms
  • noun: apprehension
  • adjective: apprehensive

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