capture

/'kæptʃə/

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Word: Capture

Part of Speech: Verb and Noun

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Summary:

"Capture" is a versatile word that can describe taking something by force, attracting attention, or expressing ideas.

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Noun

1. the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
2. the act of taking of a person by force
3. any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
4. a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
5. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

Verb

1. capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
   • I caught a rabbit in the trap today
2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
   • the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
   • The army seized the town
   • The militia captured the castle
3. bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
   • This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons
   • The star captured a comet
4. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
   • We finally got the suspect
   • Did you catch the thief?
5. attract; cause to be enamored
   • She captured all the men's hearts
6. succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
   • capture the essence of Spring
   • capture an idea

Synonyms

• seizure
• gaining control
• catch
• appropriate
• seize
• conquer
• get