grasped

verb

Understood a complex idea or concept fully and completely.

"He finally grasped the difficult theory."

verb

Took hold of something firmly with a hand or other body part.

"She grasped the railing tightly."

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Synonyms: grasp, grip, hold on, reach, range, compass, dig, comprehend, savvy, grok, apprehend, get the picture