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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

apprehends

/æprɛhɛndz/ verb · British & US
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What does apprehends mean?

verb

To understand or comprehend something; to seize or take hold of something mentally. To arrest or take someone into custody.

Example

"The detective apprehends the suspect and brings them to justice."

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