Capture
(verb)
- Take control of or take as a prisoner by force.
- Record or take a photograph of an image or sound.
- Attract and hold the attention or interest of.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "seize, take prisoner"): from old french capturer, from latin captare "seize, take hold of", from capere "take".
Examples:
- The enemy was captured by the soldiers.
- The camera captured the beautiful sunset.
- The song captured the feeling of love.
- The company captured a large market share.
- He was able to capture the thief before he could escape.