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fascinate
[fas-uh-neyt]
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall.
His natural vivacity fascinates and dominates his audience, leading them wherever he will.
Synonyms: , , , ,to arouse the interest or curiosity of.
As I learned about ancient Egyptian religion, I found elements that fascinated me.
to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror.
The sight of the snake fascinated the rabbit.
Obsolete.to bewitch.
Obsolete.to cast under a spell by a look.
verb (used without object)
to capture the interest or hold the attention.
fascinate
/ ˈæɪˌԱɪ /
verb
to attract and delight by arousing interest or curiosity
his stories fascinated me for hours
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
archaicto put under a spell
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- fascinative adjective
- ˌڲˈԲپDz noun
- ˈڲԲپ adjective
- ˈڲˌԲٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fascinate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fascinate1
Example Sentences
Although having netted in underground car parks in Kuala Lumpur and been fascinated by the the size of Jonah Lomu's lunch, perhaps the tournament was approached in a more leisurely fashion.
Barbara Walters is arguably as fascinating as the politicians, dictators and celebrities she interviewed over her long and storied career.
“It’s really fascinating how differently adults versus adolescents reacted to the show,” says Klein, now a junior at Vanderbilt.
"It's got this fascinating iconography of a little figure with a long cross - explicitly Christian - over the valknut design, which has pagan roots."
A fascinating drawing from the era shows an extensive passenger interchange below the Black Prince statue in City Square with bright blue trams heading off to destinations such as Roundhay Park, Guiseley and Morley.
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