B1verbmediacrime
US/ˈkæp.tʃər/
UK/ˈkæp.tʃə/
to catch a person or animal; also to record or show something well in a photo, film or words
In context
This photo really captures the beauty of the rice terraces in autumn.
The police captured the robber two days after the attack.
The story of the young street seller captured the hearts of millions online.
Words that go with capture
verb + noun
- capture the momentShe took out her camera to capture the moment.
- capture attentionThe advert captured attention with a funny song.
- capture the heartThe little dog captured the heart of everyone in the office.
- capture the beautyNo picture can capture the beauty of the sunrise.
verb + preposition
- captured on cameraThe accident was captured on camera.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I captured the bus to work.Correct: I caught the bus to work.