Definition of capture

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Definition of capture

  • the act of taking of a person by force (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. seizure
  • take possession of by force, as after an invasion (verb)

    Examples

    1. The militia captured the castle

    Synonyms

    1. appropriate
    2. conquer
    3. seize
  • succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. catch
    2. get
  • the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gaining control
    2. seizure
  • capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. catch
  • attract; cause to be enamored (verb)

    Examples

    1. She captured all the men's hearts

    Synonyms

    1. becharm
    2. beguile
    3. bewitch
    4. captivate
    5. catch
    6. charm
    7. enamor
    8. enamour
    9. enchant
    10. entrance
    11. fascinate
    12. trance
  • any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle (noun)
  • a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field (noun)
  • bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit (verb)

    Examples

    1. This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons
    2. The star captured a comet
  • succeed in representing or expressing something intangible (verb)

    Examples

    1. capture the essence of Spring
    2. capture an idea
  • the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board (noun)

See definition of capture in Merriam Webster