Apprehend Definition & Meaning

apprehend
verb
  1. get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
  2. take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals"
  3. anticipate with dread or anxiety

"Apprehend" in song lyrics

See how apprehend is used in real songs:

  • "With pimp hands for ends, and hard to apprehend"
    Big Pokey & Chris Ward f/ S.U.C — Welcome 2 Texas
  • "How can your next to kin, be hard to apprehend"
    H.A.W.K. f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — World Come 2 an End
  • "Cause whether dollars or yens, the 5-ohs always want to apprehend"
    Jungle Brothers — Gettin Money

Usage tips for "apprehend"

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