verb (3rd person singular present) / noun (plural)
agarra; compreende
1. (verb) To hold firmly with the hand or hands
She grasps the rope tightly.
Ela agarra a corda com força.
2. (verb) To understand or comprehend something
He finally grasps the concept of quantum physics.
Ele finalmente compreende o conceito da física quântica.
3. (noun, plural) Acts of holding or understanding
The grasps of various animals differ greatly.
As formas de agarrar de vários animais diferem bastante.
Related Idioms & Phrases
grasp at straws - agarrar-se a palhas (tentar algo desesperado)
get a grasp on something - conseguir compreender algo
have a good grasp of - ter uma boa compreensão de
within one's grasp - ao alcance de alguém
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