catch on synonyms

catch on*

v.

  1. To understand

    grasp, comprehend, perceive, learn; see understand 1.

  2. To become popular

    become fashionable, become prevalent, become common, become widespread, become acceptable, become the rage, grow in popularity, find a market, find favor, be a hit, take, go over*, go over big*, click*; see also prosper.

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