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apprehend

[/ˌæp.rɪˈhend/]
verb
apreender
1. to arrest or capture someone, especially a criminal
The police apprehended the suspect near the train station.
A polícia apreendeu o suspeito perto da estação de trem.
2. to understand or perceive something
She quickly apprehended the meaning of his cryptic message.
Ela rapidamente compreendeu o significado de sua mensagem cifrada.
3. to feel anxiety or fear about something that might happen
He apprehended danger in the dark alley.
Ele pressentiu perigo no beco escuro.
NYC Slang
collar, nab, pinch (for arrest meaning)
Synonyms
arrestcaptureseizeunderstandcomprehendgraspfeardread
Antonyms
releasefreemisunderstandmisconceive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apreender
most common usage for arrest/capture
General Brazilian
compreender
for the meaning of understand/perceive
Portugal
apreender
legal/formal context for arrest
Portugal
recear
for expressing fear or anxiety about future events

Related Idioms & Phrases

apprehend at first glance
apprehend the gravity of a situation
apprehend with fear and trembling
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