Meaning & Definition of word "Capture"
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Capture
/ˈkæp.tʃər/
noun:
- 1. the act of capturing something.
- Example: The capture of the fugitive was celebrated by the police.
- 2. a person or thing that has been captured.
- Example: The capture in the wildlife sanctuary was carefully documented.
verb:
- 1. to take possession of something, especially by force.
- Example: The army managed to capture the enemy's stronghold after a long battle.
- 2. to record or take a picture of something.
- Example: The photographer aimed to capture the beauty of the sunset.
- 3. to attract and hold the attention of someone.
- Example: The magician's performance was able to capture the audience's attention completely.
Etymology
From Middle French 'captrer', from Latin 'captura', from 'capere', meaning to seize.
Common Phrases and Expressions
capture someone's attention:
To attract someone's interest.
capture the moment:
To take a photo or record a significant event.
capture someone's heart:
To win someone's affection.
Related Words
captor:
A person who captures or takes someone prisoner.
captive:
A person who has been taken prisoner or confined.
Slang Meanings of capture
Meaning: To take control of a situation or social event.
Example Sentence: He really captured the party with his dance moves.
Meaning: To visually record something in an impressive way.
Example Sentence: She captured the essence of the city in her vlog.