Latin Word of the Day
rapere
RA-peh-reh • verb — 4th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to seize, grab, or snatch quickly
Examples
- Puer pilam e manu rapit.
(The boy snatches the ball from the hand.) - Fur sacculum rapuit et cucurrit.
(The thief grabbed the bag and ran.) - Ventus folia rapit.
(The wind snatches up the leaves.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Praesēns | Perfectum |
|---|---|---|
| ego | rapio | rapui |
| tū | rapis | rapuisti |
| is/ea/id | rapit | rapuit |
| nōs | rapimus | rapuimus |
| vōs | rapitis | rapuistis |
| eī/eae/ea | rapiunt | rapuerunt |
Antonyms
- reddere
- dimittere
This word is commonly used for sudden, forceful taking. It can describe physical grabbing, stealing, or something being swept away quickly, like by wind or emotion.
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