Synonyms:
capture, gaining_control, seizure
Meaning: the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
Synonyms:
capture
Meaning: a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
capture
Meaning: succeed in representing or expressing something intangible; "capture the essence of Spring"; "capture an idea"
Synonyms:
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
Meaning: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
Synonyms:
get, catch, capture
Meaning: succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; "We finally got the suspect"; "Did you catch the thief?"
Synonyms:
capture
Meaning: bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit; "This nucleus has captured the slow-moving neutrons"; "The star captured a comet"
Synonyms:
appropriate, capture, seize, conquer
Meaning: take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle"
Synonyms:
capture, catch
Meaning: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping; "I caught a rabbit in the trap today"
Usage examples
You capture Black Donald!
He was determined to capture Toledo.
Jane had been crying ever since her capture.
He had an inconspicuous part in the capture.
"We must capture the flying stages," he explained.
Wouldn't I like to capture 'em, though!" he said enthusiastically.
I have no fears but that you can capture it, even with your small force."
We must let him get to the Pere Blanchard's hut now; there surround and capture him."
The third labor imposed upon Hercules by Eurystheus was the capture of the Arcadian Stag.
What infinitely tiny Midges does she capture before possessing the strength to stab her Bee?