Synonyms for
Capturing
Definition
the action of taking something by force or skill
Synonyms & similar words
charm
trance
becharm
enamor
conquer
entrance
enchant
capture
captivate
appropriate
beguile
bewitch
get
enamour
fascinate
catch
seize
catching
seizing
trapping
snaring
grasping
nabbing
apprehending
ensnaring
enthralling
enchanting
entrancing
gaining
procuring
securing
acquiring
taking
winning
obtaining
receiving
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- capturing attention
- capturing the essence
- capturing data
- capturing images
- capturing the moment
- capturing the imagination
- capturing evidence
- capturing the spirit
Word family
Usage note
While 'capturing' can refer to physically taking something, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe the act of representing or conveying an idea, feeling, or image effectively.
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Example sentences
- The police officer is capturing the robber.
- The spider is capturing the fly in its web.
- I am capturing the sunset in my painting.
- The camera is capturing the beautiful scenery.
- The hunter is capturing the deer in his trap.
Quotes
Photography is the art of capturing light with a camera.
The best way of capturing moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.
Capturing a moment is not just clicking a picture, it's freezing a moment in time.