apprehends
ap-pre-hends
verb
Grasps or perceives the meaning, nature, or significance of something.
"She quickly apprehends the complex instructions given."
verb
Takes a person into custody, usually by legal authority.
"The officer apprehends the shoplifter after a chase."
verb
Anticipates something with anxiety, worry, or a sense of foreboding.
"He apprehends the potential difficulties of the task."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grasp, dig, comprehend, savvy, compass, grok, get the picture, arrest, collar, nail, pick up, cop