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captured

Pronunciation: [ˈkæptʃərd]

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Learn how to use captured in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “media and entertainment”

(verb) to take something like a picture or video to keep forever. When you capture a moment, you use a camera to save that moment, so you can remember it later.

Example

She captured the beautiful sunset with her camera.

Example

He didn't capture any photos during the trip, so he has no memories to look back on.

Example

What special moment did you capture during the party?

Context: “conflict or combat”

(verb) to take control of someone or something, usually in a situation where they cannot escape. If you capture an animal, you catch it and hold it tightly so it can’t run away.

Example

The soldiers captured the enemy base successfully.

Example

The hero failed to capture the villain during the chase.

Example

How do you think they captured the wild animal?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to express or show a feeling or idea in a strong or clear way. When a story captures your heart, it means you really feel something when you hear it.

Example

The movie captured the audience's emotions perfectly.

Example

The speech didn't capture the crowd’s attention at all; they seemed bored.

Example

What made the book capture your imagination?

How to pronounce captured

Pronunciation: [ˈkæptʃərd]

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