apprehends

verb

Definition of apprehendsnext
present tense third-person singular of apprehend
1
as in knows
to have a clear idea of do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?

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2
as in arrests
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprehends
  1. understands
  2. recognizes
  3. grabs
  4. sees
  5. grasps
  6. appreciates
  7. perceives
  8. realizes
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  • Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Create channels for feedback to ensure your team understands the reason behind your actions.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Participants assume the life of someone else, in another country, where no one recognizes them.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If anyone has any information or recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS(8477).
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • About half the deal flow the investment fund sees originates through one of those two businesses, a quarter from the 50 LPs in the fund and the rest from cold calls to, or from, new concepts.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Mail app sees new categorization options and more.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
Verb
  • Best Gifts for Teens Our shopping writer has worn Oprah’s favorite press-on nails for years and appreciates the design and shape variety, as well as the easy application and longevity of the nails.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Look for a buyer who understands and appreciates your community’s unique mission and members.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • The organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Although people who work in public health might see their goals as nonpartisan, the general public correctly perceives public health as an exercise in progressive politics.
    Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of perceives
Verb
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In December, Jha will release her debut, along with a companion novel, that realizes some of her lofty ambitions as a songwriter and a storyteller.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 6 Dec. 2024
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