Capture

usgb/ˈkæptʃər/Volume
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Context IdentificationPlay
Use 'capture' when something is forcibly taken or caught in a specific context, like hunting or sports. SlideThe poachers were fined after they captured protected species.
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Not Always PhysicalPlay
'Capture' doesn't always mean physical trapping; it can mean catching in broader, abstract situations. SlideThe detective captured the culprit's true motive.