capture
Translation
to capture, to seize, to record, to take prisoner
Examples
The police captured the thief.
The police captured the thief.
The photo captures her smile perfectly.
The photo captures her smile perfectly.
The software captures data from the website.
The software captures data from the website.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to take (sb./sth.) into one's possession by force. The police captured the thief.
((sth.)) to represent or describe (sth.) very accurately. The photo captures her smile perfectly.
((sth.)) to record or store (sth.) in a permanent form. The software captures data from the website.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seize, catch, arrest; Antonyms: release, free
Etymology
From Latin 'captura' (a taking), from 'capere' (to take, seize). The root 'capt-' means 'to take'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'camera' capturing a moment, or a 'captain' capturing an enemy ship.