- present tense form of captivate (3rd person singular).
captivates
Example Sentences
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In details both small and big the show surprises and captivates again and again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Taylor Smart, the museum’s marketing director, said there is still an air of mystery surrounding the O.J. pursuit that captivates people, notably the question of, Why did it even happen?
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
