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CAPTION Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word caption. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word caption. (close relations)
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subtitle
nounn
noun

• translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

• secondary or explanatory title

verb

• supply (a movie) with subtitles

description
nounn
noun

• a statement that represents something in words

• the act of describing something

• sort or variety

epigraph
nounn
noun

• a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing

• an engraved inscription

heading
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

headline
nounn
noun

• the heading or caption of a newspaper article

verb

• publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline

• provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline

label
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief description given for purposes of identification

• trade name of a company that produces musical recordings

• a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction

• an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object

verb

• assign a label to; designate with a label

• attach a tag or label to

• pronounce judgment on

• distinguish (as a compound or molecule) by introducing a labeled atom

• distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

motto
nounn
noun

• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual

slogan
nounn
noun

• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual

title
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

• the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.

• a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work

• the status of being a champion

• a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

• an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'

• an established or recognized right

• (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action

• an appellation signifying nobility

• an informal right to something

verb

• give a title to

• designate by an identifying term

tagline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• The punch line of a joke.

• An advertising slogan.

• A pithy quotation habitually appended to a signature in email, newsgroups, etc.

• A line attached to a draft of cargo or a container to provide control and minimize pendulation of cargo during lifting operations.

• A light rope attached to an object being hoisted by a crane, used to guide it while lifting or lowering.

verb

• To supply with an advertising slogan; to market as.

legend
nounn
noun

• a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

• brief description accompanying an illustration

Best Hypernyms For CAPTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for caption, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
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Phrases (1)
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