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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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I just want to be able to capture a moment that will not be replicated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In Chatterjee’s view, Coherent “is uniquely positioned to capture its fair share of this expansion” in both CPO and optical circuit switching.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

In silicon-based solar cells, this challenge is addressed by eliminating defects that could capture charges before they reach the electrodes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

Reported capex doesn’t even capture the full scope of Meta’s spending on AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But the only significant gain of ground had been the capture by the Canadians of the dominating Vimy Ridge near Arras.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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