capture

/kˈæpt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈkæptʃɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to capture

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

synonyms : catch

get

to seize or get control of something by force

synonyms : appropriate

conquer

seize

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

attract; cause to be enamored

synonyms : becharm

capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

synonyms : catch

(used of count nouns) every one considered individually

bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit

Capture

[NOUN]

the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

synonyms : gaining control

seizure

a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field

the act of taking of a person by force

synonyms : seizure

the act of removing an opponent's game piece from the board

any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle

Examples

1. The watercolor painting captured the lightness of the flowers in the garden.

2. The firm has captured the lion’s share of the UK market.

3. The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention.

4. The painter captures everyday life in her city with a unique style.

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