apprehended

[US]/əˈprɛhendɪd/
[UK]/əˈpren.dɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto understand or grasp something; to arrest someone; to feel worried or fearful about something

Phrases & Collocations

apprehended the suspect

apprehended his wrongdoing

apprehended danger

apprehended the opportunity

apprehended by surprise

Example Sentences

the suspect was apprehended by the police after a long chase.

she felt relieved when the missing child was finally apprehended.

authorities apprehended the fugitive in a remote area.

the security team apprehended the intruder before any damage was done.

the criminal was apprehended after a tip-off from the public.

after a thorough investigation, the suspect was apprehended.

they apprehended the thief as he tried to escape the scene.

the police apprehended several individuals involved in the robbery.

witnesses helped the officers identify and apprehend the suspect.

once apprehended, the suspect was taken into custody for questioning.

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