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captures

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.tʃɚz]

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

Context: “visual arts”

(verb) to take a picture or record something in a way that shows it very well. It’s like when you take a photo of your friend and you want to show how happy they are.

Example

The photographer captures beautiful moments during the wedding.

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The blurry photo didn't capture the excitement of the game.

Example

How did the artist capture the beauty of the sunset?

Context: “games”

(verb) to take control of or win something, like in a game where you can take your opponent's piece. It’s like when you play chess and you take your friend's pawn.

Example

She captures the opponent's knight in the chess game.

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He couldn't capture any of her pieces during the match.

Example

What strategy did you use to capture their piece?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to make someone feel a certain way, especially through art, music, or stories. Like when a story makes you feel really happy or sad.

Example

The movie captures the joy of friendship perfectly.

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The book fails to capture the true spirit of the adventure.

Example

What makes this song capture your feelings so well?

How to pronounce captures

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.tʃɚz]

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