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Definition of facinate

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1. fascinate [ v ] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
Examples: : "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman

Used in print:

(Jay Williams, The Forger....)

I was fascinated ; just listening to him made me feel intelligent .

Synonyms fascinate grip transfix spellbind Related Terms interest spellbinder fascination

2. fascinate [ v ] cause to be interested or curious

Used in print:

(Los Angeles Times...)

For some compulsive reason which would have fascinated Dr._Freud , Communists of all shapes and sizes almost invariably impute to others the very motives which they harbor themselves .

Synonyms fascinate intrigue Related Terms matter_to grab fascination

3. fascinate [ v ] attract; cause to be enamored
Examples: "She captured all the men's hearts"

Synonyms capture captivate charm beguile bewitch becharm catch enamor fascinate trance entrance enchant enamour Related Terms attract hold work appeal enchantment fascination captivation charmer smoothie bewitchery captive catch

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