grasp

Phonetic Respelling: [ grasp, grahsp ]

Definition:

v. to understand; to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly

Sentence:

Peter could not grasp the concept. OR Grasp hold of my hand.

More example sentences:

Peter could not grasp the concept. OR Grasp hold of my hand.

Hear it

The dentist used the forceps to grasp the tooth.

Hear it

Peter could not grasp the concept.

Hear it

Who had the best grasp of the Bible?

Hear it

The enormity of the Grand Canyon is hard to grasp.

Hear it

Synonyms:

understand; perceive; to get; clutch; hold

Antonyms:

misunderstand; drop; release; slip

Grasp rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • asp
  • clasp
  • gasp
  • rasp