captures
Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.tʃɚz]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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