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- pronunciation:
- kaep
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- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
captures, capturing, captured |
| definition: |
When you capture a person or animal, you catch them. You get control of them.
The soldiers captured the enemy leader.The eagle flew down and captured the squirrel.The police captured the thief.- synonyms:
- seize, take
- antonyms:
- free
- similar words:
- catch, grab, kidnap, pinch
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| related words: |
catch, conquer, get, occupy, steal, take |
| derivation: |
capturer (n.) |
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