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grasp

[grasp, grahsp] / græsp, grɑsp /
NOUN
hold, grip
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grip hold
STRONG
cinch clamp clasp clench clinch clutches embrace grapple lug possession tenure
Antonyms
WEAK
release
NOUN
understanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awareness comprehension knowledge mastery
STRONG
ken perception realization
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
avoidance misconception misunderstanding
VERB
grab
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clasp clutch grip
STRONG
bag catch clinch collar corral enclose glom grapple hold hook land seize snatch take
WEAK
take hold of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
let go
STRONG
be immune free give lose misunderstand offer receive release stop
WEAK
not get
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept appreciate comprehend fathom perceive pick up realize
STRONG
apprehend catch cognize compass dig envisage follow get have know make see take
WEAK
catch on get the drift get the picture latch on take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
avoid be immune disallow discourage dissuade fail lose miss not get refuse stop
WEAK
let go release

Example Sentences

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Grasp each pan by the rim on opposite sides, lift it up about 3 inches and drop it onto the counter 2 or 3 times to release any large air bubbles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022

In the light of day I can see its proper title: The Grasp.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2020

Last year, the U.N. program, Grasp, publicly chastised Paris Hilton for circulating pictures of herself cuddling an infant orangutan dressed in baby clothes.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2017

Last year, the United Nations program, Grasp, publicly chastised Paris Hilton for circulating pictures of herself cuddling an infant orangutan dressed in baby clothes.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2017

Grasp those words out of the air between us.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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