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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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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

This allowed them to capture and map the full complexity of natural reef geometry.

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

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

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny