capture (Meaning)
capture (n)
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
the act of taking of a person by force
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
capture (v)
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
attract; cause to be enamored
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
capture (n.)
The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the capture of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.
The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
The thing taken by force, surprise, or stratagem; a prize; prey.
capture (v. t.)
To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort.
Synonyms & Antonyms of capture
capture Sentence Examples
- The photographer aimed his camera to capture the beauty of the sunset.
- It took several attempts to capture the elusive butterfly in the garden.
- The police worked tirelessly to capture the fugitive, who had been on the run for weeks.
- His goal was to capture the essence of the city in his paintings.
- The wildlife photographer waited patiently to capture a photo of the rare bird.
- The explorer's mission was to capture new territories for his country.
- The chess player devised a clever strategy to capture his opponent's queen.
- The documentary aimed to capture the struggles of the refugees fleeing their war-torn homeland.
- The artist used a sketchbook to capture quick impressions of the bustling marketplace.
- The spy's mission was to capture valuable information from the enemy's headquarters.
FAQs About the word capture
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property, a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field, any process in which an a
garner, gain, reap, get, attain, obtain, earn, make,win, secure
give, lose, pay,lose, give, pay, forfeit, forfeit, yield, surrender
The photographer aimed his camera to capture the beauty of the sunset.
It took several attempts to capture the elusive butterfly in the garden.
The police worked tirelessly to capture the fugitive, who had been on the run for weeks.
His goal was to capture the essence of the city in his paintings.
