grasp

Formsgrasps, grasping, grasped

Pluralgrasps

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To take firm hold of something, especially with the hand.

   Climbers must grasp each hold firmly before shifting their weight.

   The toddler grasped her mother's finger and would not let go.

   Similargrip, clutch, clasp, hold, seize

   Oppositerelease

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To understand or comprehend something, especially something complex.

   Students often struggle to grasp abstract mathematical concepts.

   She immediately grasped the implications of the new policy.

   Similarunderstand, comprehend, follow, appreciate, realize

3. 3
   nounfigurativelycountable

   Control or power over something, held as if by gripping it firmly.

   The empire steadily tightened its grasp on the surrounding provinces.

   Once addiction sets in, its grasp is hard to break.

   Similargrip, hold, control, power

4. 4
   nouncountable

   Understanding or comprehension of a subject; a firm mental hold on it.

   Her firm grasp of economics made the lecture easy to follow.

   The student's grasp of the theory impressed the examiners.

   Similarunderstanding, comprehension, command, knowledge, mastery

5. 5
   noununcountable

   Whatever lies within one's reach or ability to attain.

   The championship title was now within the team's grasp.

   Such luxuries remained forever beyond the workers' grasp.

   Similarreach, range, scope

6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To eagerly seize an opportunity or take advantage of a chance.

   He grasped the opportunity to study abroad without hesitation.

   Smart investors grasp openings the moment they appear.

   Similarseize, grab, take, embrace

   Oppositemiss

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