captate

/kæpˈteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to capture or take in something, especially the attention of an audience

“The comedian captivated the audience with his witty jokes.”

2. verb

to take in or absorb something, especially a substance or a quality

“The plant will captate the nutrients from the soil.”

3. verb

to take hold of or seize something

“The rope will captate the weight of the object.”

Synonyms

  • absorb
  • attract
  • capture
  • seize

Antonyms

  • discard
  • lose
  • relinquish