Definition

To understand something incorrectly or to have a wrong idea about it.

Example

She misapprehended his intentions and thought he was being rude.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think you might have misapprehend what I meant earlier.

Oh really? I thought you were talking about the meeting time.

No, I meant the project details, not the timing.

Got it! I’ll double-check the project notes then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misapprehend → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "apprehendere" (meaning to seize or understand). The word means to understand something wrongly or to seize a misunderstanding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'apprehend' meaning to understand — this helps you remember that misapprehend means to understand something incorrectly.

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