app
re
hend
Third Person
apprehends
Present Participle
apprehending
Past Tense
apprehended
Past Participle
apprehended
1
to arrest someone
transitive
- The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape.
- With limited evidence, it was challenging for detectives to apprehend the mastermind behind the scheme.
- The decision to apprehend the suspect was made after careful surveillance and analysis.
- The authorities successfully apprehended individuals connected to a major drug trafficking ring.
- Special units are currently apprehending suspects involved in financial fraud.
2
to mentally grasp or understand
transitive
- The teacher used various examples and analogies to help the students apprehend the complex scientific theory.
- It took a while for the team to apprehend the intricacies of the new software system.
- After numerous explanations, the students finally apprehended the historical context of the events.
- With practice, the participants apprehended the nuances of the foreign language during the language course.
- The workshop aimed to help participants apprehend the fundamental principles of effective leadership.
3
to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen
transitive
- She apprehended the results of the test with growing anxiety.
- He apprehended the journey ahead, worried about the possible dangers.
- The villagers apprehended the coming storm, preparing for the worst.
- She couldn’t help but apprehend the consequences of her risky decision.
- The soldier apprehended the battle, unsure of what awaited him on the front lines.
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