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Capture

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Definitions for Capture

noun
the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Synonyms
gaining control seizure
noun
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
noun
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
noun
the act of taking of a person by force
Synonyms
noun
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
verb
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
Examples
  1. capture the essence of Spring
  2. capture an idea
verb
attract
Synonyms
Examples
  1. cause to be enamored
  2. She captured all the men's hearts
verb
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Synonyms
Examples
  1. We finally got the suspect
  2. Did you catch the thief?
verb
bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit
Examples
  1. This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons
  2. The star captured a comet
verb
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
  2. The army seized the town
  3. The militia captured the castle
verb
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Synonyms
Examples
  1. I caught a rabbit in the trap today

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