καταλαμβάνω

Etymology
From.

Verb

 * 1) to seize, grasp, hold
 * 2) to grasp with the mind: comprehend
 * 3) to catch, overtake
 * 4) to find, detect
 * 5) to occur, happen to, befall (often of events, especially negative events: death, disaster, defeat, etc.)

Etymology

 * compare the inherited doublet.

Verb

 * 1) to seize, capture, acquire sovereignty
 * 2) to occupy

Usage notes

 * Although and  are alternative forms having the same meaning, this is not true of  and.