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31 3.2
To record moving pictures with a camera
  • verb
  • /ˈvɪdioʊ/
: grabar (en vídeo)
  • We decided to video our family reunion to capture all the special moments.
  • let me video
  • going to video
  • like to video

Examples

  • I will video record for 15 minutes.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Do you think maybe the car was stopped just so they could video this?

    Blog text (19)
  • Well, get them to video it for us, would you?

  • Unless they agree not to video the interview.

  • And we'll video the whole thing.

  • Hey, maybe we should start videoing ourselves.

  • Will Ronnie video the whole thing?

  • - Are you videoing this?

  • Have you ever volunteered to video an event for your local community, club, school, etc.?

    Academic text (2003)
  • Get a friend to practice with you prior to the interview, and video the mock interview, then critique yourself.

    Blog text (18)

Synonyms

to record
vsto video
∞ 2.3

To make a written, audio, or video copy of something for later use

is done with a camera capturing moving images, not written or audio accounts
to film
vsto video
497 1.0

To record moving pictures with a camera to make a movie

is used for general camera recording not necessarily a movie
to capture
vsto video
  • Specialized
266 3.3

To record video, images, or sound from a device

is done with a camera device rather than by software grabbing
to tape
vsto video
247 1.8

To record sound or images using a device

is made specifically with a camera for moving images rather than any audio format
to videotape
vsto video
  • Archaic
111 3.2

To record a TV program or event on tape

is done with any camera or recording device rather than a single medium
to rec
vsto video
  • Informal
1 9.8

To make an audio or video file to use later

is the full neutral form rather than the informal short form
to vid
vsto video
  • Slang
1 9.5

To record a video with a camera or phone

is the neutral standard term rather than the informal form

Compounds

402 1.0

A game you play by controlling pictures on a screen

108 1.6

A machine that records moving pictures and sound

viral video
  • Texting
20 2.9

A short online video that becomes very popular and widely shared

video file
  • Specialized
11 2.3

A computer file that stores moving pictures and sound, like an MP4

A film of moving images with sound that you can watch later

Machines like cameras and televisions that record or show moving pictures with sound

A screen that shows text, photos, or moving pictures

1 3.6

A small portable player that plays music and shows videos

1 4.1

Art that uses moving pictures and often sound shown on screens

A fast game that needs quick reflexes, with short levels, simple controls and rising difficulty

video digitizing
  • Specialized
1 4.6

Converting video from tape or film into files a computer can store and edit

skibidi video
  • Texting
9.9

A short funny video that copies the Skibidi meme style and people share online

How Professional

to film
497 1.0
to shoot
880 3.2
to video
31 3.2
to record
∞ 2.3
to tape
247 1.8

Surface Forms

video infinitive
videoed past
videoed past participle
videoing present participle
videos third person singular

Etymology

Video comes from the Latin videre 'to see', and to video something is to record it so people can see it later.