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Meaning of apprehended
The primary meaning of "apprehended" is to take someone into custody, typically because they are suspected of committing a crime.
Etymology of apprehended
The word "apprehended" originates from the Latin words "ad" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "prehendere" (meaning "to seize" or "to take hold of")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of taking someone into custody, as well as the act of perceiving or understanding something
Synonyms
arrested
caught
seized
detained
captured
taken
apprehensive
understood
perceived
realized
recognized
noticed
observed
sensed
felt
detected
discovered
identified
located
pinpointed
spotted
nailed
collared
snagged
netted
nabbed
picked up
rounded up
taken into custody
held
restrained
confined
imprisoned
jailed
incarcerated
locked up
held captive
kept in detention
Definitions
- The act of arresting or seizing someone, typically because they are suspected of committing a crime
- * The act of perceiving or understanding something, such as a concept or a situation
Usage Examples
- The police apprehended the suspect after a high-speed chase
- * She apprehended the situation and took control of the meeting
- * The authorities apprehended the fugitive and brought him to justice
Antonyms
released
freed
liberated
let go
set free
unconfined
unrestricted
unencumbered
unimpeded
unhindered
unrestricted
unobstructed
unhampered
unmolested
untouched
untroubled
unbothered
unconcerned
untroubled
carefree
unrestrained
uncontrolled
unregulated
unmanaged