v. a.
1.
Gripe, grasp, snatch, clutch, catch, capture, grapple, lay hold on, lay hold of, fasten upon, lay hands on, take hold of ( forcibly and suddenly ).
2.
Come upon suddenly ( as attacks of disease ), attack, take hold of.
3.
Fasten, fix.
4.
Comprehend, apprehend.
5.
Take, capture, arrest, apprehend.