grasp (grasp)

verb
/ɡrɑːsp/
saisir fermement ou comprendre complètement (saisir fermement ou comprendre complètement)

Signification

to take hold of something firmly or to understand something completely
to grip firmly; to understand something
Traduction de la signification
Prendre quelque chose fermement ou comprendre quelque chose complètement
Prendre quelque chose fermement ou comprendre quelque chose complètement

Phrases d'exemple

He grasped the handle tightly.

Il saisit fermement la poignée.
Il saisit fermement la poignée.

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

Elle a enfin saisi le concept après l'explication.
Elle a enfin saisi le concept après l'explication.

Expressions d'exemple

grasp the nettle
Faire face à une situation difficile avec courage
Faire face à une situation difficile avec courage

Synonymes

seize, grip, clutch, understand, comprehend, hold
Entrée 1
seize, grip, clutch, understand, comprehend
Entrée 2
grip, hold, seize, understand

Antonymes

release, let go, misunderstand, confuse
Entrée 1
release, let go, misunderstand
Entrée 2
release, let go, misunderstand, confuse

Collocations

grasp opportunity, grasp meaning, grasp firmly, grasp concept, firmly grasp, quickly grasp, grasp concepts, grasp opportunities, fail to grasp
Entrée 1
grasp opportunity, grasp meaning, grasp firmly, grasp concept
Entrée 2
firmly grasp, quickly grasp, grasp concepts, grasp opportunities, fail to grasp

Vocabulaires connexes

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to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding
to fall straight down at high speed