capture

Speech parts

1. capture - Noun

2. capture - Verb

Meaning

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.

To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

seize get arrest catch conquer seizure charm enchant captivate take hold appropriate obtain secure entrance
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Antonyms

marshal deliverance free provide available give
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Hypernyms

change get action activity represent appeal

Hyponyms

work run hold rat frog lasso

Related terms

captivity captive caption captivate

Phrases with the word

capture the heart capture a heart capture one's heart capture heart capture attention attempts to capture

Derivatives

captured capturing

Anagrams

uptrace cuprate

Examples

As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ. Gregory of Nyssa

The photograph itself doesn't interest me. I want only to capture a minute part of reality. Henri Cartier-Bresson

If I lose the light of the sun, I will write by candlelight, moonlight, no light. If I lose paper and ink, I will write in blood on forgotten walls. I will write always. I will capture nights all over the world and bring them to you. Henry Rollins

To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. Henri Cartier-Bresson

Like someone trying to capture water in his fist. Arabic Proverb

Capture all opportunities. Klingon Proverb

Close letter words and terms

captress capturability capturable capture a crook capture a heart capture a title