apprehend

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.