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Apprehend (Verb)

Anticipate with dread or anxiety.

Verbs of feeling.

She began to apprehend that she might not meet the project deadline.
He apprehended having to give a speech in front of such a large crowd.
The patients started to apprehend the impending surgery and its potential complications.
After witnessing the hurricane warning, the residents began to apprehend the coming disaster.
As she read the job rejection letter, she couldn't help but apprehend the uncertain future.

Get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

I had to read the poem several times to apprehend the underlying message it conveyed.
The teacher explained the complex theory again, hoping her students would apprehend it this time.
Can you apprehend the hidden meaning behind the artist's latest sculpture.
The historian spent years studying ancient texts to apprehend the culture and traditions of the time.
After re-reading the novel, I began to apprehend the subtle connections between the characters.

Take into custody; "the police nabbed the suspected criminals".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The detective was able to apprehend the suspect after a lengthy undercover operation.
The police officer apprehended the teenager who was shoplifting at the local department store.
Federal agents were able to apprehend the fugitive hiding in the abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town.
The security guards apprehended the would-be thief trying to escape with stolen merchandise.
Law enforcement officials finally apprehended the escaped prisoner after a massive manhunt.