Captured
/ˈkæptʃərd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo seize or take control of someone or something by force.
/ˈkæptʃərd/
To take someone or something prisoner
The army captured the city.
💡 Simply: To catch and hold.
More Examples
The photographer captured a stunning sunset.
How It's Used
"The soldiers captured the enemy base."
"The police captured the thief."
To successfully record or preserve something.
/ˈkæptʃərd/
To record or preserve something
The painting captured the essence of the landscape.
💡 Simply: To catch or save something.
More Examples
She captured her thoughts in her diary.
How It's Used
"The camera captured the moment perfectly."
"The microphone captured his voice clearly."
Idioms & expressions
captured the imagination
To have captivated the interest and attention of many people.
"The story captured the imagination of readers worldwide."
From the past participle of the verb "capture," ultimately deriving from the Latin "capere" (to take, seize).
The word's military usage has a long history, dating back centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a 'cap' being placed on someone's head, indicating they are under control.