Capture
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To take into one's possession or control by force, to seize or catch. It can also mean to record or represent something accurately in words, pictures, or other media.
“The photographer managed to capture the perfect sunset over the harbour.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæp.ʃə/
Syllables
cap·ture
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Wordle
Contains -URE ending, a common suffix pattern in English
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; versatile word that works well with common prefixes like RE-
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