apprehend

/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛnd/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. get the meaning of something
   “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”
2. take into custody
   “the police nabbed the suspected criminals”
3. anticipate with dread or anxiety

Synonyms for apprehend

• grok
• get the picture
• comprehend
• savvy
• dig
• grasp
• compass
• collar
• nail
• arrest
• pick up
• nab
• cop
• quail at

Words that rhyme with apprehend

• end
• extend
• bend
• ascend
• pretend
• send
• defend
• blend
• contend
• suspend
• unbend
• attend
• commend
• friend
• trend
• condescend
• descend
• intend
• mend
• offend
• amend
• append
• comprehend
• distend
• dividend
• lend
• recommend
• spend
• tend
• depend