Capture your imagination Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkæptʃɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˌɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən

KAP-chur yor i-MAJ-uh-NAY-shun

UK

kˈæptʃɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /ɪmˌædʒɪnˈeɪʃən

KAP-chuh yaw i-MAJ-in-AY-shun

Definition

If something captures your imagination, it makes you very interested or excited, often because it is unusual, creative, or inspiring.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for books, movies, ideas, or places that make you dream or imagine; often positive and suggests creativity. Can be used formally or informally. Avoid using with people; use 'inspire' or 'fascinate' instead.

• Spanish: capturar tu imaginación - fascinarte
• Portuguese (BR): capturar sua imaginação - fascinar você
• Portuguese (PT): captar a tua imaginação - fascinar-te
• Chinese (Simplified): 激发你的想象力 - 吸引你的想象
• Chinese (Traditional): 激發你的想像力 - 吸引你的想像
• Hindi: आपकी कल्पना को पकड़ लेना - आपको मोह लेना
• Arabic: يأسر خيالك - يشد انتباهك
• Bengali: তোমার কল্পনাকে আকৃষ্ট করা - মনোযোগ কেড়ে নেওয়া (কল্পনাশক্তি)
• Russian: захватывать воображение - поражать воображение
• Japanese: 想像力をかき立てる - 想像を引きつける
• Vietnamese: kích thích trí tưởng tượng - làm say mê trí tưởng tượng
• Korean: 상상력을 사로잡다 - 상상을 자극하다
• Turkish: hayal gücünü yakalamak - hayal gücünü cezbetmek
• Urdu: آپ کی تخیل کو اپنی گرفت میں لینا - آپ کی تخیل کو متاثر کرنا
• Indonesian: memikat imajinasi Anda - menangkap imajinasi

Example Sentences

The story of the brave explorer captures your imagination.

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A beautiful painting can capture your imagination.

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New scientific discoveries often capture your imagination.

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The movie's magical world really captured my imagination as a kid.

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Travel stories always capture my imagination, making me want to see the world.

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There's something about outer space that just captures people's imagination.

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