Apprehension, n.
1. Seizure, arrest, capture. 2. Understanding, intellect, intelligence, mind, reason. 3. Notice, simple taking in, mere reception, taking the point, getting the meaning, understanding. 4. Conception, the minds eye. See imagination. 5. Knowledge, intellection, discernment, perception, sense. 6. Opinion, belief, fancy, supposition, judgment, sentiment, idea, notion, view. 7. Fear, distrust, suspicion, anxiety, solicitude, care, concern, misgiving, uneasiness, alarm. Apprehensive, a.
1. Quick to understand, of quick perceptions. 2. Fearful, afraid, distrustful, suspicious, anxious, uneasy. Apprentice, n. Learner (of a trade), indentured, bound, or articled assistant
Apprentice, v. a. Indenture, bind, article.
Apprise, v. a. Inform, acquaint, notify, tell, make acquainted, make aware, give notice, disclose to,
make known to, advise, admonish, warn.
Approach, v. n.
1. Come, draw near, draw nigh, come near, be at hand. 2. [With to.] Approximate, come nearly up, be nearly equal. Approach, v. a.
1. Bring near, carry toward, advance, push forward. 2. Come or draw near or nigh (to), go near. 3. Broach (a subject) to, address confidentially, make overtures to.
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