apprehends

/AE0 P R IH0 HH EH1 N D Z/
verb
  1. 1

    To take or seize; to take hold of.

  2. 2

    To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.

  3. 3

    To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.

  4. 4

    To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.

  5. 5

    To be apprehensive; to fear.

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