Basic

arrest

/əˈrɛst/

ar · rest ə · ˈrɛst

English Definition

v. to seize someone by legal authority

中文释义

逮捕，拘留

Significado en Español

arrestar, detener

한국어 뜻

체포하다, 구금하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

bắt giữ, giam giữ

Example Sentence

The police arrested the suspect quickly.

警察迅速逮捕了嫌疑人。

Synonyms

detain seize capture

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “arrest”:

A release
B free
C apprehend
D liberate

Show answer

C — apprehend. “arrest” means v. to seize someone by legal authority

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The police moved very quickly to ______ the fleeing thief.

A release
B free
C arrest
D pardon

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C — arrest. “arrest” means v. to seize someone by legal authority

Common questions about “arrest”

What does “arrest” mean?

arrest — v. to seize someone by legal authority. In Chinese: 逮捕，拘留.

How do you pronounce “arrest”?

arrest is pronounced /əˈrɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ar · rest.

How do you use “arrest” in a sentence?

The police arrested the suspect quickly. (警察迅速逮捕了嫌疑人。)

What are synonyms for “arrest”?

detain, seize, capture — all close in meaning to arrest (v. to seize someone by legal authority).

Is “arrest” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. arrest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

94 / 2445

4% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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