The elephant stood captively by the gate, reaching out with its trunk as if longing for freedom.

The rebels captived several soldiers during the night raid, and negotiations began at dawn.

The captived soldiers were paraded through the city as a warning.

The captive stared through the iron bars, imagining the world beyond.

The captive birds fluttered their wings against the net, yearning for freedom.

By dawn the raiders captive the fortress and raised their banner.

The rescuers approached cautiously, knowing the captives were weak but still hopeful.

Her stories created small captivances in the audience, each one holding them for a few breathless moments.

The novelist's captivative prose held readers awake late into the night.

After years of study and reflection, she wrote a book exploring the psychological effects of different captivities and how people rediscover freedom.