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KAPCH-uh/ˈkæptʃə/

To capture is to catch a person or animal, or to record an image, sound, or feeling: capture a suspect, the photograph captures the mood. Catch is everyday for the first; record is close for the second. Capture can also be a noun (the capture of the town). In speech, catch or get on camera is enough. Captivating is an adjective meaning fascinating — related, but not the verb you need for a photo.

Meaning

To catch a person or animal, or to record an image, sound, or feeling.

Examples

• “The photograph captures the mood of the city.”
• “The recording captures the exact wording of the agreement.”
• “Police captured the thief on the station cameras.”

Good to know

Catch, or record an image/feeling. Everyday: catch / record. Noun: capture. Related adjective: captivating (fascinating).

Near in meaning

catch

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