apprehend-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Understand the meaning of something, perhaps causing anticipation.

Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[experiencer] APPREHEND (NP2) NP1[agent] APPREHEND (NP2)

Examples:
Finally, I apprehended.
She apprehended the danger of the situation almost immediately.
Can you apprehend the meaning of this letter?

Mappings:
VerbNet: comprehend-87.2-1
FrameNet: Grasp
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: Take into (police) custody.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] APPREHEND NP2[patient[animate]]

Examples:
The police apprehended the suspect.
The officer shall apprehend the dog and impound the dog.
I tried to apprehend the cat again.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Arrest
PropBank: apprehend.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2