apprehending

Meanings

• Verb

  To seize or take into custody; to arrest.

• Verb

  To grasp the meaning of; to understand.

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Synonyms

arrest , believe , capture , catch , conceive , detain , dread , fear , imagine , seize , understand

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apprehending
understanding , commanding , handing

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Variants

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apprehend , apprehended , apprehending , apprehends

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Etymology

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The word 'apprehending' comes from the Latin word 'apprehendere', which means 'to seize or take hold of'. It is related to the verb 'prehendere', which means 'to seize or take'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'apprehending' is often used in police and legal contexts.

2. The act of apprehending someone can be a dangerous and high-pressure situation for law enforcement officers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrest: The legal process of taking someone into custody, usually for committing a crime.

2. Understanding: The ability to grasp or comprehend an idea or concept.

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Culture

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In literature, 'apprehending' is often used to describe the act of understanding or grasping a concept or idea. It can also be used to describe the act of arresting or seizing someone or something. In art, there are several works that depict the act of apprehending, such as 'The Arrest of Christ' by Caravaggio.

How to Memorize "apprehending"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of seizing or taking hold of something. Imagine yourself physically taking hold of an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'apprehending' with the concept of 'seizing' or 'grasping'. Visualize the two words being connected in your mind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Apprehending is Seizing' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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