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capture

[kap-cher] / ˈkæp tʃər /
NOUN
catching, forceful holding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking
STRONG
acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing snatching sweep trapping trip winning
WEAK
hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run-in taking captive taking into custody
Antonyms
STRONGEST
letting go release
STRONG
rise
WEAK
freeing
VERB
catch and forcefully hold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprehend arrest catch conquer grab occupy pick up round up secure seize snatch take trap
STRONG
bag bust collar cop get hook land nab nail net overwhelm pinch prehend snare tumble
WEAK
gain control pull in put the cuffs on run-in take captive take into custody take prisoner
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit free give up let go lose offer receive release surrender yield
STRONG
liberate

Example Sentences

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Prices excluding food and energy categories — the so-called core measure economists watch in an effort to better capture inflation’s underlying trend — rose 2.6%, slightly below forecasts for a 2.7% increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They don’t have any natural predators and have a big web that is able to capture a diverse range of prey, including beetles, wasps and stink bugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The inside-the-ropes access afforded to photographers at the US Open allowed me to follow Tiger for a number of holes and still be able to get in position to capture this moment.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Fed’s favored inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditure price index, will be released on Thursday, but that covers February, and so won’t capture most of the oil price rise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He knew this...and yet, that didn’t quite capture it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny