Capture
/ˈkæp.tʃər/noun
To take possession of someone or something, often by force.
Did you know?The word 'capture' traces back to ancient roots meaning 'to seize' or 'to take by force', connecting it to rituals of power and possession.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
captura
“the act of taking or seizing”
Old French
Old French
capturer
“to seize or take possession of”
14th Century
Middle English
capturen
“to take prisoner or seize”
Modern English
English
capture
“to take possession or control of, especially by force”