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apprehended

/æprɛhndɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does apprehended mean?

verb

To catch or take someone or something, especially in order to arrest them or to stop them from doing something. To understand or realize something.

Example

"The police apprehended the suspect after a long chase."

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