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Is captivate the noun form of verb capture?

You are close, but not quite there. "Captivate" is not the noun form of "capture."

Here's why:

* Capture is a verb meaning to seize or take possession of something.

* Captivate is a verb meaning to attract and hold the interest of someone.

While both words are related in a sense (both involve attracting something), "captivate" does not directly correspond to "capture" as a noun.

Here are some possible noun forms for "capture":

* Capture: This can be used as a noun, referring to the act of capturing itself. Example: "The capture of the fugitive was a major success."

* Captive: This noun refers to someone or something that has been captured. Example: "The soldiers took the enemy soldiers captive."

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