apprehended Definition
- 1arrest (someone) for a crime
- 2understand or perceive
Using apprehended: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apprehended" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The suspect was apprehended by the police.
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I can't quite apprehend what you're trying to say.
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She apprehended the complexity of the situation.
apprehended Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with apprehended
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It took her a while to apprehend the situation and come up with a plan.
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It's difficult to apprehend the meaning of this poem without some background knowledge.
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The police were able to apprehend the suspect thanks to a tip from a witness.
Origins of apprehended
from Latin 'apprehendere', meaning 'seize'
Summary: apprehended in Brief
'Apprehended' [ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪd] is a verb that has two main meanings: to arrest someone for a crime, as in 'The suspect was apprehended by the police,' and to understand or perceive something, as in 'I can't quite apprehend what you're trying to say.' The verb is often used in phrases like 'apprehend the situation' and 'apprehend the meaning,' both of which refer to understanding something. Synonyms for 'apprehended' include 'arrest,' 'capture,' and 'seize,' while antonyms include 'release' and 'free.'
