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Grasp (Verb)

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

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She took her time to read the instructions carefully, so she could grasp their full implications before proceeding.
It's taking him a while to grasp the concept, but he's getting closer with practice.
I'm not sure I grasp the nuances of the language, so I hope someone can explain it to me.
After reviewing the notes a few times, they finally began to grasp the underlying principles.
The lecture was so complex that many students struggled to grasp the main points being made.

Hold firmly.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She carefully managed to grasp the edges of the slippery rock to pull herself up.
The strongman grasped the heavy dumbbells in each hand and began to lift.
The small child grasped her mother's hand tightly as they walked across the street.
The paramedics grasped the stretcher and rushed the patient to the ambulance.
The rock climber strained to grasp the handhold above her before losing her footing.