Misapprehend

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

Definitions of misapprehend

verb to misunderstand or fail to grasp the meaning or intention of something

Example Sentences

A1 I misapprehend the instructions and ended up making a mistake.

A2 She misapprehended the situation and thought everything was fine when it wasn't.

B1 The new employee misapprehended the company's policies and procedures.

B2 It is easy to misapprehend someone's intentions if you don't communicate clearly.

C1 Despite his intelligence, he still misapprehends complex scientific theories.

C2 It is important to clarify any misunderstandings to prevent misapprehending important information.

Examples of misapprehend in a Sentence

formal It is important not to misapprehend the intentions of the new policy.

informal Don't misapprehend what she meant by that comment.

slang Don't get it twisted, you're totally misapprehending the situation.

figurative She misapprehended the warning signs and ended up in a difficult situation.

Grammatical Forms of misapprehend

• past tense: misapprehended
• plural: misapprehends
• comparative: more misapprehensive
• superlative: most misapprehensive
• present tense: misapprehend
• future tense: will misapprehend
• perfect tense: have misapprehended
• continuous tense: is misapprehending
• singular: misapprehends
• positive degree: misapprehend
• infinitive: to misapprehend
• gerund: misapprehending
• participle: misapprehended

Origin and Evolution of misapprehend

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'misapprehend' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'mesaprendre', which means to misunderstand or misinterpret.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'misapprehend' has retained its original meaning of misunderstanding or misinterpreting, with no significant shifts in usage or connotation.