English

capture

ˈkæptʃər
Meaning: to catch, seize, or record something
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base capture
3rd person singular present captures
Present participle capturing
Past captured
Will future will capture
Going-to future going to capture
Imperative negative don't capture / do not capture

Example sentences

The photographer managed to capture the stunning sunset over the ocean.
The photographer managed to capture the stunning sunset over the ocean.
The famous painter used vibrant colors to capture the sunset.
The famous painter used vibrant colors to capture the sunset.
The novel's English translation captured the essence of the original story.
The novel's English translation captured the essence of the original story.
She used a digital recorder to capture the interview for her research.
She used a digital recorder to capture the interview for her research.
The drone captured stunning aerial photography of the coastline.
The drone captured stunning aerial photography of the coastline.

Usage Notes

Can mean taking a prisoner, seizing control (like in war), or recording/expressing something accurately (like a photo or a mood).

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