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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
Derived Forms
- ˌپˈپDz, noun
- ˈپˌپԲ, adverb
- ˈپˌٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·پ··پDz [kap-t, uh, -, vey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- ·پ··پ adjective
- ·پ··ٴǰ noun
- ܲ··پ·· adjective
- un··پ··پ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of captivate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of captivate1
Example Sentences
But many more Catholics, and plenty of non-Catholics, were captivated.
Meanwhile, the race at the top is equally as captivating.
But the "Fireworks" singer's reactions captivated the internet more than others'.
Then to the clubhouse, where he joined club members in the Grill Room to discuss the dramatic preceding hours that had captivated the sporting world.
Growing up in the '90s, I was always a little captivated by the magic of snail mail — the thrill of finding a fun letter nestled between the usual stack of bills, catalogs and junk.
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