apprehend
/ˌæprɪˈhend/
ap · pre · hend
ˌæp · rɪ · ˈhend
English Definition
v. catch; understand
Significado en Español
arrestar, comprender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt giữ, hiểu
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Example Sentence
The police apprehended the suspect.
警方逮捕了嫌疑人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(strengthen)+prehend(grasp)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “apprehend”:
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A
ignore
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B
arrest
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C
release
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D
dismiss
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B — arrest.
“apprehend” means v. catch; understand
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The police worked quickly to ______ the escaped prisoner.
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A
release
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B
apprehend
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C
free
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D
ignore
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B — apprehend.
“apprehend” means v. catch; understand
Common questions about “apprehend”
What does “apprehend” mean?
apprehend — v. catch; understand. In Chinese: 逮捕，理解.
How do you pronounce “apprehend”?
apprehend is pronounced /ˌæprɪˈhend/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ap · pre · hend.
How do you use “apprehend” in a sentence?
The police apprehended the suspect. (警方逮捕了嫌疑人。)
What are synonyms for “apprehend”?
catch, arrest — all close in meaning to apprehend (v. catch; understand).
Is “apprehend” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. apprehend appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “apprehend”?
ap(strengthen)+prehend(grasp)
