capture
Translation
to capture, to catch, to record, to express
Examples
The police captured the thief.
The police captured the thief.
The photo captures her smile perfectly.
The photo captures her smile perfectly.
The film captured the mood of the 1960s.
The film captured the mood of the 1960s.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to take (sb./sth.) as a prisoner or to record it The police captured the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catch, seize, arrest; Antonyms: release, free
Etymology
From Latin 'capere', meaning 'to take' or 'to seize'. This root gives it the core meaning of taking something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'capturing' a moment with a camera, or 'capturing' a piece in chess. Both involve taking something.