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capture

[ˈkæptʃər]

capture Definition

  • 1to take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force
  • 2to succeed in getting control of something
  • 3to record or express something in a particular way

Using capture: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "capture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police have finally captured the suspect.

  • Example

    The team captured the championship title for the third year in a row.

  • Example

    The artist's paintings capture the essence of the city.

  • Example

    The camera captured the moment perfectly.

  • Example

    The new technology has captured the attention of consumers.

capture Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for capture

Antonyms for capture

Idioms Using capture

  • capture someone's heart

    to make someone fall in love with you

    Example

    He captured her heart with his romantic gestures.

  • to try to achieve something that is very difficult or impossible

    Example

    Trying to predict the stock market is like trying to capture lightning in a bottle.

  • to inspire or excite people's imaginations

    Example

    The movie captured the imagination of audiences around the world.

Phrases with capture

  • a game where two teams try to steal each other's flag and bring it back to their own base

    Example

    We used to play capture the flag in the park when we were kids.

  • to take a photograph or make a recording of a moment in time

    Example

    I always carry my camera with me so I can capture the moment.

  • to become the dominant player in a particular market or industry

    Example

    The company's innovative products helped them capture the market quickly.

Origins of capture

from Latin 'captura', meaning 'a taking'

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Summary: capture in Brief

The verb 'capture' [ˈkæptʃər] means to take someone or something into possession, often by force, or to gain control of something. It can also mean to record or express something in a particular way. Examples include 'The police have finally captured the suspect,' 'The artist's paintings capture the essence of the city,' and 'The new technology has captured the attention of consumers.' Phrases like 'capture the flag' and idioms like 'capture someone's heart' add further nuance to the term.

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