Apprehend
Verb
Definition: To arrest (someone) for a crime.
Synonyms: Arrest, Catch, Detain
Antonyms: Release, Free
Examples:
- The police apprehended the suspect at the scene of the crime.
- The fugitive was eventually apprehended after a nationwide manhunt.
Mnemonics:
- "Apprehend" contains "hand" - imagine the police reaching out their hand to apprehend a suspect.
Etymology:
Origin:
From Latin "apprehendere" meaning 'to seize'. It was influenced by Old French "aprehendre" with the same meaning.
Historical Usage:The word "apprehend" has been used in English since the late 14th century, primarily with the meaning of 'to seize' or 'to arrest'.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Apprehend the situation"
Explanation:To fully understand or grasp the situation.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "apprehend" with "comprehend".
Explanation:"Apprehend" specifically refers to the act of arresting someone, while "comprehend" refers to understanding or fully grasping something.