grasp | Definition of grasp

grasp

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of grasp

1 to have a practical understanding of

he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late

Synonyms of grasp

comprehend, know, understand

Words Related to grasp

appreciate, apprehend, cognize, fathom, follow, ken [chiefly Scottish], perceive, savvy

catch on (to), pick up

Near Antonyms of grasp

misapprehend, misconceive, misinterpret, misknow, misperceive, misunderstand

2 to put one's arms around and press tightly

the departing soldier grasped his children a little closer than usual

Synonyms of grasp

bear-hug, clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp, enfold, hug, strain

Words Related to grasp

clamp, cling, cradle, grab, grip, hold

bosom, embosom, encircle, entwine, envelop, enwind

fold, lock, twine, wrap

cuddle, fondle, nestle, nuzzle, pat, pet, snuggle, stroke

3 to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms

the attendant grasped my arm and steered me towards the door

Synonyms of grasp

clasp, grip, hold, take

Words Related to grasp

clench, cling (to), clutch, hold on (to)

catch, nab, seize, snatch

Phrases Synonymous with grasp

hang on to, lay hold of

Near Antonyms of grasp

discharge, drop, free, liberate, release

deliver, entrust (also intrust), give, hand, hand over, pass, relinquish, transfer, transmit, turn over, unhand

4 to have a clear idea of

the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her

Synonyms of grasp

appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, behold, catch, catch on (to), cognize, compass, comprehend, conceive, cotton (to or on to), decipher, decode, dig, discern, get, grok, intuit, know, make, make out, perceive, recognize, register, savvy, see, seize, sense, tumble (to), twig, understand

Words Related to grasp

absorb, digest, take in

fathom, penetrate, pierce

Phrases Synonymous with grasp

Near Antonyms of grasp

misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, misperceive, misread, mistake, misunderstand

Antonyms of grasp