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capture
/ˈkæptʃər/
to take control of or seize something
The photographer managed to capture the perfect shot of the sunset.
The photographer successfully took a beautiful photo of the sunset.
general
To take control of or seize something, especially by force or skill.
The soldiers captured the enemy's stronghold.
The soldiers took control of the enemy's fortified position.
The software can capture screenshots automatically.
The software can take screenshots without manual input.
Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Technology
technical
To record or record something, such as an image, sound, or data.
The camera captured the moment perfectly.
The camera recorded the moment with high quality.
The software captures user interactions for analysis.
The software records user actions to study them.
Common in digital and technical contexts.
Collocations
capture the momentto record a significant or beautiful momentcapture attentionto attract or hold someone's attentioncapture datato collect and record data
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Metaphorical Use
Be mindful of the context to determine whether 'capture' is used literally (taking control) or metaphorically (recording or capturing something abstract).
Gold Rule
Common Collocations
'Capture' is often used with 'moment', 'attention', and 'data'. Learn these collocations to use the word naturally.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'capturen', from Old French 'capturer', from Latin 'captura', from 'capere' meaning 'to take'.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (taking physical control) and metaphorically (recording or capturing something abstract).
Word Breakdown
cap
to take or seize
root-ture
action or process
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