CAPTURE
Scrabble letter values: C3A1P3T1U1R1E1 = 11
Definition
- noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property. — synonyms: gaining_control, seizure
- noun a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field.
- noun any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle.
- noun the act of taking of a person by force. — synonyms: seizure
- noun the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board.
- verb succeed in representing or expressing something intangible.
- verb attract. — synonyms: enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm
- verb succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. — synonyms: get, catch
- verb bring about the capture of an elementary particle or celestial body and causing it enter a new orbit.
- verb take possession of by force, as after an invasion. — synonyms: appropriate, seize, conquer
- verb capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. — synonyms: catch
Examples
- “capture the essence of Spring”
- “capture an idea”
- “cause to be enamored”