CAPTURE


Meaning of CAPTURE in English

verb

BAD : Her blue eyes and long blond hair captured him.

GOOD : Her blue eyes and long blond hair captivated him.

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capture = make someone a prisoner: 'That day they captured twenty enemy soldiers.' 'The leader of the resistance group was captured and executed.'

captivate = strongly attract and impress someone: 'From the day she met him, she was captivated by his charm.'

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