Grasp meaning in English

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Definition

to grasp (what somebody is saying): to understand, to comprehend (what somebody is saying) verb
to grasp (an opportunity): to seize, to take advantage of (an opportunity) verb

Examples

  • "Susie : Miss Stake, my job requires that I understand the marketing restrictions and consumer rights policies in different countries, and also grasp the complexities of different consumer markets."
Exercise 1
"My job requires that I grasp the complexities of different consumer markets."

In this sentence, "to grasp" means .
"My job requires that I grasp the complexities of different consumer markets."

In this sentence, "to grasp" means to understand.
to understand: In Susie's sentence, and in many contexts, "to grasp" means to understand or to comprehend. Example: The teacher spoke for an hour before we grasped the true meaning of the story. Note that the verb "to grasp" has several meanings. Literally it can express the physical action of taking and holding an object.
to appreciate: The verb "to appreciate" expresses that someone recognizes and is thankful for something. Example: We appreciated the help of our neighbors when our house was destroyed in the fire. "To appreciate" doesn't express the same idea as "to grasp".
to be responsible for: The expression "to be responsible for something" indicates that someone is liable or accountable for it. Example: The pilot was responsible for the accident. "To be responsible" does not share a similar meaning with "to grasp".
to study: The verb "to study" is the act of reading or researching a topic or subject in order to acquire more information. Example: The students studied very hard for their history exam. "To study" does not share a similar meaning with "to grasp".

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