Translation
to grasp, take hold of; to catch, apprehend
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Word origin
From Old High German fazzōn ('to grasp, seize'); distantly related to English fast in the sense of 'holding fast'.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- fazzōn
Grammar
Examples
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She grasped his arm firmly.
Dieb .
The police managed to catch the thief.
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I can hardly believe it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 10: Words 971-980.