apprehend

How many syllables in apprehend?

There are 3 syllables in the word apprehend.

Divide apprehend into syllables:

ap · pre · hend

How to pronounce apprehend:

Definition of apprehend:

apprehend:: The past tense of Apprehend is apprehended.

Synonyms for apprehend:

catch on

compass

comprehend

cotton on

dig

digest

figure

get it

get onto

get the picture

get wise

grasp

grok

intuit

latch on

savvy

tumble

twig

Antonyms for apprehend:

activate

aid

clear

discharge

encourage

exonerate

fail

fix

free

give

help

let go

let loose

let off

liberate

loosen

lose

mend

miss

misunderstand

not catch

not get

offer

pass

receive

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