Apprehend

1. verb

   get the meaning of something

   “Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”

   Similar: grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass

2. verb

   take into custody

   “the police nabbed the suspected criminals”

   Similar: collar, nail, arrest, pick up, nab, cop

3. verb

   anticipate with dread or anxiety

   Similar: quail at