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captivate
[kap-tuh-veyt]
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.
Synonyms: , ,Obsolete.to capture; subjugate.
Synonyms:
captivate
/ ˈæɪˌɪ /
verb
to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant
an obsolete word for capture
Other 51Թ Forms
- captivation noun
- captivative adjective
- captivator noun
- uncaptivated adjective
- uncaptivative adjective
- ˌپˈپDz noun
- ˈپˌپԲ adverb
- ˈپˌٴǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of captivate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of captivate1
Example Sentences
Oh, and he figured out long ago that most political observers are far more captivated by personality than policy.
He was so captivated that - at the age of 17 - he went to Spain and started practising with a cape.
The sun has also appeared as a distinct orange disc, leading to captivating sunset and sunrise.
“Dreamgirls” surged into the South Bay on Saturday on a tidal wave of high-flying emotion, raucous rhythms and captivating stage movement.
The sentencing follows a six-week trial that captivated South Africa, with witnesses and prosecutors making a number of shocking allegations.
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