1. to arrest or capture someone
2. to understand or grasp the meaning of something
3. to anticipate with anxiety or fear
Usage: formal

Examples

• Police were able to apprehend the suspect within hours.
• The fugitive was apprehended at the border.
• I couldn’t fully apprehend the complexity of the problem.
• She quickly apprehended the significance of his words.
• Many citizens apprehend that the new policy will cause problems.
• He apprehended danger in the dark alley.
• The detective apprehended the criminal after a long chase.