Both Uses
apprehend
in
Great Expectations
(Edited)
- When she was dead, I apprehend he first told his daughter what he had done, and then the son became a part of the family, residing in the house you are acquainted with.
p. 188.8 *apprehend = understand
- I apprehend that man, and call upon him to surrender, and you to assist.
p. 472.6 *apprehend = catch and arrest
Definitions:
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(1)
(apprehend as in: apprehend the situation) to understand or perceive (see or become aware of)
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(2)
(apprehend as in: apprehend the criminal) to capture and arrest someone suspected of breaking the law
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(3)
(apprehend as in: apprehend misfortune) fear, or anticipate with worry
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)