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To seize and hold firmly
“Jake would extend his hand for Sharon to grasp before helping her out of the crevice.”
To comprehend fully
“Security is a complex science that most fail to grasp comprehensively.”
To take (an opportunity) eagerly
“Do not miss your chance to grasp this opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime.”
To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms
“He would grasp his children tight before he left.”
To acquire new information or skill
To receive or procure
To feel or manipulate with the hands
To adhere or stick firmly or closely to
To refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)
To have met, be acquainted or familiar with
To apply pressure by squeezing
To achieve or complete successfully
To distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts
To make an attempt at handling a problem or policy
To lift or raise something by grasping it
Plural for a firm hold or grip
“Amy was awakened from her sleep when she felt a grasp on her arm.”
Plural for a person's understanding
“Some of the topics covered appear to be beyond the grasp of many of our students.”
Plural for a person's power or capacity to attain something
“With technology now within the grasp of the artist herself, the possibilities are endless.”
Plural for control or dominion, usually nefarious in nature
“For a time, it looked like most of the continent would be within the tyrant's grasp.”
Plural for ability to understand and reason
Plural for competence or skill in a given field gained through experience
Plural for academic study, knowledge or achievement
Plural for a firm contact or grip
Plural for the state of being in someone's power, or of having great power over someone
Plural for the action of squeezing something
Plural for a person's hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm and held there tightly
Plural for the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
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