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How to pronounce capture
Say it like this: /ˈkæp.(t)ʃəː/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does capture mean?
nounAn act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.
“even with regard to captures made at sea”
The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
“the capture of a lover’s heart”
Something that has been captured; a captive.
verbTo take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
“to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal”
To take hold of.
“The paintings in the gallery really captured my imagination.”
To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.
“She captured the sounds of a subway station on tape.”
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