captured
Pronunciation: [ˈkæptʃərd]
Word
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.
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The speech didn't capture the crowd’s attention at all; they seemed bored.
Example
What made the book capture your imagination?
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