If "apprehend" means to understand:
* Comprehend
* Grasp
* Perceive
* Understand
* Seize (in the sense of mentally grasping)
If "apprehend" means to arrest:
* Capture
* Detain
* Seize
* Take into custody
* Arrest
If "apprehend" means to fear:
* Dread
* Fear
* Be afraid of
* Anticipate with anxiety
The best synonym will depend on the specific meaning of "apprehend" in your context.