English dictionary

capture

/'k/&/p/tS//@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

noun.act

Synonyms gaining control seizure

Source: WordNet 3.0
a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of taking of a person by force

noun.act

Synonyms seizure

Source: WordNet 3.0
the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of seizing by force, or getting possession of by superior power or by stratagem; as, the <i>capture</i> of an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal.

noun

Source: webster1913

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

verb.creation

Examples
Capture the essence of Spring.

Capture an idea.

Source: WordNet 3.0
attract; cause to be enamored

verb.emotion

Examples
She captured all the men's hearts.

Synonyms becharm beguile bewitch captivate catch charm enamor enamour enchant entrance fascinate trance

Source: WordNet 3.0
succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase

verb.contact

Synonyms catch get

Source: WordNet 3.0
bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit

verb.possession

Examples
This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons.

The star captured a comet.

Source: WordNet 3.0
take possession of by force, as after an invasion

verb.possession

Examples
The militia captured the castle.

Synonyms appropriate conquer seize

Source: WordNet 3.0
capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping

verb.contact

Synonyms catch

Source: WordNet 3.0
To seize or take possession of by force, surprise, or stratagem; to overcome and hold; to secure by effort.

verb

Source: webster1913