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capture (verb)

To take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force. It also commonly means to record or take a picture of something, or to succeed in getting someone's attention or imagination.

💬 Example

"The soldiers were able to capture the enemy base."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a CAP that you put over something to TRAP it. CAP-TRAP = CAPTURE. You are putting a lid on a moment or a person...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I captured the bus to work. → I caught the bus to work.

The camera captures very good. → The camera captures images very well.

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