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Definitions

fascinate

[fas-uh-neyt] / ˈfæs əˌneɪt /
VERB
captivate, hold spellbound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animate attract beguile bewitch charm delight enamor enchant engage engross enrapture enthrall entice excite infatuate intoxicate intrigue mesmerize overwhelm please rivet seduce tantalize tempt thrill titillate transfix
STRONG
absorb allure arouse attach compel draw enslave ensnare entrance fire gladden hypnotize interest invite kindle lure overpower pique provoke ravish spellbind stimulate stir subdue transport win
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore deaden depress discourage disenchant disgust displease forget offend refuse reject repel repulse turn off
STRONG
calm delight deter dissuade free incite let go liberate prevent release stop
WEAK
disenthrall disinterest tire

Example Sentences

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Female friendships fascinate Tessa Thompson—especially the ones that go awry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But the subject also appears to fascinate him.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

"Reconstructing these events means bringing to life ancient and vanished scenarios, revealing a world where humans, animals, and ecosystems interacted in ways that still surprise and fascinate us today."

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

“In her 1970 tome ‘The Complete Book of Magic and Witchcraft,’ Kathryn Paulsen said, ‘You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese.’

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

“The Times They Are A-Changin’” by Bob Dylan especially seemed to fascinate her.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman