apprehended
word · lemma: apprehend
/ˌæpɹɪˈhɛndɪd/
/ˌæpɹɪhˈɛndɪd/
Definition
To take someone into custody, usually because they are suspected of a crime; to catch or arrest someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and in police or legal contexts. Commonly follows 'was/were apprehended.' Less casual than 'caught' or 'arrested.' Can rarely mean 'understood' or 'feared,' but today it's almost always about police action.
Spanish: detenido - capturado - arrestadoPortuguese (BR): preso - capturado - detidoPortuguese (PT): preso - capturado - detidoChinese (Simplified): 逮捕 - 抓获Chinese (Traditional): 逮捕 - 抓獲Hindi: गिरफ्तार किया गया - पकड़ा गयाArabic: مقبوض عليه - تم اعتقالهBengali: গ্রেপ্তার করা হয়েছে - আটক করা হয়েছেRussian: задержан - арестованJapanese: 逮捕された - 拘束されたVietnamese: bị bắt giữKorean: 체포되었다 - 검거되었다Turkish: yakalandı - gözaltına alındıUrdu: گرفتار کیا گیاIndonesian: ditangkap - diamankan
Example Sentences
The suspect was apprehended by the police last night.
basic
Three men were apprehended during the bank robbery.
basic
After a long chase, the thief was finally apprehended.
basic
Reports say the suspect was apprehended without incident.
natural
The fugitives were quickly apprehended near the border.
natural
It took weeks, but all the suspects have now been apprehended.
natural