captured (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkæptʃərd/

Definition

Taken into one's power or control by force, especially during a conflict or war.

Examples

• The enemy forces captured the city after a long siege.

• The spy was captured and interrogated for information.

• Many valuable artifacts were captured during the raid.

How to Use captured

capture by (prepositional phrase)

To be taken into control by a specific group or entity. — "The prisoners were captured by the enemy."

capture of (prepositional phrase)

The act of taking control of something or someone. — "The capture of the capital city was a major turning point."

capture the imagination (idiom)

To make someone very interested or excited about something. — "The novel's unique plot captured the imagination of readers worldwide."

capture attention (collocation)

To make someone notice and focus on something. — "The bright advertisement was designed to capture the attention of passersby."

Synonyms of captured

Words with a similar meaning to captured:

• seized
• apprehended
• subdued
• ensnared

Antonyms of captured

Words with the opposite meaning to captured:

• released
• freed
• escaped

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