Vocabulary
Apprehend
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
arrest (someone) for a crime.
Urdu meaning
گرفتار کرنا، سمجھ لینا، پکڑ لینا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- It has leveraged Washington`s concerns about terrorism by pitching itself as a useful counterterrorism partner; it recently helped the US apprehend an IS-K leader.
- The Taliban must be reminded of their responsibility to apprehend and hold terrorists accountable.
- Fortunately, the peace deal has held despite the attack on the DC, while the KP government has promised to apprehend the perpetrators.
Synonyms
arrest, catch, capture, seize; take prisoner, take into custody, detain, put in jail,
Antonyms
free, misunderstand, release
Curator example
“a warrant was issued but he has not been apprehended”
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