apprehend (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌæprɪˈhend/

Definition

To catch and arrest someone who has committed a crime.

Examples

• The officers managed to apprehend the burglars red-handed.

• He was apprehended by security for trying to steal a watch.

• Authorities are working to apprehend the fugitive who escaped last week.

How to Use apprehend

apprehend someone (collocation)

To arrest a person. — "The police were able to apprehend the suspect."

apprehend something (collocation)

To understand or grasp a concept or situation. — "It is hard to apprehend the complexity of the issue."

apprehend that (collocation)

To realize or fear that something will happen. — "He apprehended that the situation was dangerous."

Synonyms of apprehend

Words with a similar meaning to apprehend:

• catch
• arrest
• capture
• nab

Antonyms of apprehend

Words with the opposite meaning to apprehend:

• release
• escape

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