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Wordabulary

capture

Pronunciation
Verb A2 Elementary

Quick answer

To catch and hold a person, animal, or thing, often by force, or to record something such as an image.

"The photographer captured the sunset perfectly."

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Which word fits the gap? "The photographer _____ the sunset perfectly."

Answer: capture

In your own words, what does "capture" mean?

To catch and hold a person, animal, or thing, often by force, or to record something such as an image.

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