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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The exhibition features 16 paintings tracing the city’s past and present that capture a city in transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Tentacles near their heads were likely used to capture food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

If Apple can capture just 10% of that market for budget laptops, and do so with a 19% operating margin, the company can boost earnings per share by an incremental 3 cents, according to Mohan.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

This is the first inflation report to capture the effects of the war in Iran, and that is reflected in the estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Herold was a good enough navigator during the daylight, but not under cloak of darkness, and not haunted by the fear of capture.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

capture

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