capture
//ˈkæp.tʃər//
Verb
captureInfinitive
capturePresent tense
capturedPast tense
capturedPast participle
capturingPresent participle
capturesThird-person singular
1
To take someone or something into one's possession or control by force
The soldiers captured the enemy base after a long battle.
2
To succeed in recording or representing something accurately in words, pictures, or on film
The photographer captured the beauty of the sunset perfectly.
3
To attract and hold someone's attention or interest
The movie captured the audience's imagination.
4
To take a prisoner or gain control of a place by military force
The enemy forces captured the city after a long battle.
Noun
captureSingular
capturesPlural
1
The act of catching or gaining control of someone or something
The capture of the escaped prisoner took three days.
2
A person or thing that has been caught or captured
The fisherman showed off his capture, a large tuna.