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Meaning of capturing
The primary meaning of "capturing" based on Oxford Languages is the act of taking control or possession of something, such as a place, a person, or an idea.
Etymology of capturing
The word "capturing" comes from the Old French word "capturer", which is derived from the Latin word "capturare", meaning "to take captive"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to take prisoner" or "to seize by force"
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include other senses, such as recording or documenting something
Synonyms
catching
seizing
taking
apprehending
arresting
detaining
confining
imprisoning
jailing
snaring
trapping
ensnaring
entrapment
garnering
securing
obtaining
acquiring
gaining
getting
procuring
recording
filming
photographing
taping
videotaping
documenting
registering
logging
chronicling
transcribing
Definitions
- The act of taking control or possession of something, such as a place, a person, or an idea
- * The act of recording or documenting something, such as an image, a sound, or a performance
- * The act of attracting or engaging someone's attention or interest
Usage Examples
- The police were capturing the suspect on camera as they tried to escape
- * The photographer was capturing the beauty of the sunset with her lens
- * The company was capturing a large share of the market with their new product
Antonyms
releasing
freeing
liberating
setting free
unshackling
unchaining
unleashing
losing
misplacing
relinquishing
surrendering
abandoning
forsaking
neglecting
ignoring
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
repelling
repulsing