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captivate

[kap-tuh-veyt] / ˈkæp təˌveɪt /
VERB
attract, enchant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beguile bewitch charm dazzle delight enrapture entertain enthrall fascinate gratify grip hypnotize infatuate intrigue mesmerize please seduce
STRONG
allure draw enamour enslave ensnare entrance hold hook lure magnetize spellbind take vamp win
WEAK
make a hit with rope in sweep off one's feet turn on wile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
annoy bore depress disappoint disenchant disgust displease disturb offend refuse repel tire turn off upset
STRONG
dissuade free let go liberate reject release repulse stop
WEAK
disillusion

Example Sentences

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It may not be for everyone, but dome-based entertainment clearly has the power to captivate some.

From BBC

The pair's status as public figures partly explains why the case has captivated Germany.

From BBC

She has a captivating smile and, as I soon find out, she’s funny and a good storyteller.

From Los Angeles Times

So far, it has managed to keep its fans captivated with new rollouts like Mini Labubus and new characters like Skullpanda and Twinkle Twinkle.

From The Wall Street Journal

One night he was captivated by a podcast about what was possible with automated code.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.