Sentences

captive in a sentence

n.

πŸ“š Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

CAPTIVE: a person or animal that is confined or restrained, often against their will.

Sample Sentences

  1. The wildlife sanctuary rescued a captive elephant from a circus.
  2. She felt like a captive in her own home, unable to leave due to the storm.
  3. The story follows a captive princess who dreams of freedom and adventure.
  4. He held her captive with his charm and charisma, making it hard to resist him.
  5. The documentary highlighted the plight of captive animals in zoos around the world.
  6. They were held captive for months before their daring escape.
  7. His words captivated the audience, leaving them in a state of rapture.
  8. In the war, many soldiers became captive, struggling to survive in harsh conditions.
  9. The artist's latest exhibit explores the theme of being captive to one’s emotions.
  10. Captive audiences often provide the best feedback for new performances.
  11. The zoo's new exhibit features a variety of captive animals from around the world.
  12. The captive audience listened intently as the speaker shared her inspiring story.
  13. She felt like a captive in her own home, trapped by her responsibilities.
  14. He wrote a novel about a captive prince who escapes from a dark fortress.
  15. The documentary highlighted the plight of captive dolphins in marine parks.
  16. In the dungeon, the hero found his captive and vowed to rescue her.
  17. The artist's work often reflects the struggle of those who feel captive to societal norms.
  18. They released the captive bird back into the wild after rehabilitating its injuries.
  19. The film portrays the emotional journey of a captive soldier during wartime.
  20. Many organizations are working to improve the conditions for captive wildlife.
  21. The captive bird sang a beautiful melody that echoed through the forest.
  22. She felt like a captive in her own home, trapped by the expectations of others.
  23. The documentary explored the lives of captive animals in various wildlife sanctuaries.
  24. As the sun set, the captive audience hung on every word of the storyteller.
  25. His heart raced as he realized he was a captive of his own fears and doubts.
  26. The researchers released the captive dolphins back into their natural habitat.
  27. In the novel, the protagonist was taken captive by pirates during a fierce storm.
  28. The art exhibit featured haunting photographs of captive creatures in small cages.
  29. Captive to her emotions, she struggled to maintain her composure during the meeting.
  30. The film portrayed the struggles of a captive society fighting for their freedom.