grapple

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of grapple with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

grapple

(verb)

Meaning

to struggle or fight with something

Example

"She had to grapple with her fears before the big race."

Synonyms

wrestlestruggletussle

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French grapil, meaning small hook.
Related word forms
  • noun: grapple