Synonyms for

Capture

Verb / ˈkæptʃɜ: / Another word for capture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To take something or someone by force or skill

Synonyms & similar words

beguile enamor entrance appropriate fascinate enamour bewitch enchant seize trance gainingcontrol conquer becharm seizure get captivate catch charm seize catch snatch grab secure acquire bag nab ensnare trap arrest detain apprehend take fetch win obtain gain procure score

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehend seize detain secure

Informal

nab bag snag collar

Literary

ensnare encompass subdue

Antonyms

release free liberate let go discharge escape surrender

Common collocations

  • capture the flag
  • capture the imagination
  • capture evidence
  • capture data
  • capture the moment
  • capture a suspect
  • capture the essence
  • capture screen

Word family

noun capture
verb capture
adjective capturable

Usage note

While 'capture' can refer to physically taking something or someone, it is also used metaphorically for understanding or representing something abstract, like 'capture the spirit of the event'.

Example sentences

  1. The police were able to capture the thief.
  2. I want to capture a picture of the beautiful sunset.
  3. The hunter was able to capture a deer.
  4. The team was able to capture the championship.
  5. The spider was able to capture the fly in its web.

Quotes

  • 'Photography is about capturing souls, not smiles.' - Dragan Tapshanov
  • 'Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.' - Peter Adams
  • 'The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way.' - Unknown

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