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grasp

verb

/ɡræsp/

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

grip, hold, seize, understand

release, let go, misunderstand, confuse

firmly grasp, quickly grasp, grasp concepts, grasp opportunities, fail to grasp

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the intensity of something harmful.

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

to position strategically; to use effectively

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.