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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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They don’t have any natural predators and have a big web that is able to capture a diverse range of prey, including beetles, wasps and stink bugs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Vanda Research, which tracks a slightly different demographic to capture trends among retail investors than J.P.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

How the latest installment of the show lands with fans is a test of whether a one-time hit can again capture the zeitgeist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I had to hope it was going to be the right place to capture history, although experience over the years has helped me learn the best places to be.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

For the first time since the Interzonal and Candidates’ tournaments began as eliminating contests for the World’s Championship in 1948, the Soviet grandmasters failed to capture first prize.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady