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Definition of grasp : 1. A gripe or seizure of the hand; a seizure by embrace, or infolding in the arms.
2. Forcible possession; hold.
3. Reach of the arms; hence, the power of seizing and holding; as, it was beyond his grasp.
4. The handle of a sword or of an oar.
5. To effect a grasp; to make the motion of grasping; to clutch; to struggle; to strive.
6. To lay hold of with the mind; to become thoroughly acquainted or conversant with; to comprehend.
7. To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
8. Wide- reaching power of intellect to comprehend subjects and hold them under survey.

Synonyms:

grind, prod, circumnavigate, chain, collar, persist, scope, hollow, knowledge, range of mountains, dig out, appreciation, image, dig up, clutch bag, delve, delay, fathom, mountain range, get the picture, traction, cop, nail, time lag, postponement, range, chain of mountains, labor, earn, detention, win, ken, hold the line, ambit, acquire, adhesive friction, storage area, obtain, stop, reaching, turn over, compass, cut into, cargo deck, cargo hold, toil, gain, arrest, grab, procure, dig, kitchen stove, arrive at, travelling bag, perceptiveness, secure, savvy, nab, attain, cargo area, mountain chain, bobby pin, stab, hairgrip, cover, handle, travail, grok, range of a function, apprehend, catch, stove, hang on, labour, clutches, make out, hold on, cooking stove, stretch, accept, detainment, hang in, suitcase, accomplish, persevere, taste, take, moil, clinch, twig, excavate, handgrip, conceive, pick up, quail at, wait, orbit, follow, admiration, traveling bag, see, sense, achieve, clench, kitchen range, clutch pedal, jab, encompass, bag, discernment, drudge, take in, get, poke, batch, reach

know, discern, recognize, perceive

hope, fancy, want, pine, need, crave, itch, covet, hanker, hunger, wish, lust, long, desire, yearn, thirst, welcome, expect

discover, study, absorb, glean, learn, comprehend, understand, digest, realize, master, read, assimilate

puissance, might, strength, vigor, force, potency, energy, competence

engagement, custody, maintenance, reservation, retention, conservation

embrace, clasp, retain, grip, keep, have, clutch, hold, grapple, adhere, seize

commission, control, sovereignty, domination, discipline, law, charge, mandate, mastery, will, manage, power, direction, sway, prowess, government, dominate, coordination, reign, supremacy, coordinate, direct, govern, rule, authority, management, command

Usage examples:

• How should such a baby as you grasp even the meaning of that word? - "Rossmoyne", Unknown.
• Just a calm grasp of the game- a quick playing of the pieces- so long as the game was there to play. - "Lady Rose's Daughter", Mrs. Humphry Ward.
• Once grasp the truth that nothing is done for man, and that he has everything to do for himself, and all is possible. - "The Eulogy of Richard Jefferies", Walter Besant.