Apprehend
/æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Apprehend
verb
- To take or seize; to take hold of.
- To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
- To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.
- To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.
- To be apprehensive; to fear.
Anagrams of Apprehend
No exact anagrams found for "apprehend". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
a1
p3
p3
r1
e1
h4
e1
n1
d2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Apprehend
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Apprehend"
Apprehend is a 9-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Apprehend" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "apprehend" is a high-scoring word.