 fascinate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe | |
| Synonyms: | grip transfix spellbind | |
| 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 |
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| Related terms: | interest spellbinder fascination | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cause to be interested or curious | |
| Synonyms: | intrigue | |
| Related terms: | matter_to grab fascination | |
| 3. | [ verb ] attract; cause to be enamored | |
| Synonyms: | capture captivate charm beguile bewitch becharm catch enamor trance entrance enchant enamour | |
| Examples: | "She captured all the men's hearts" |
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| Related terms: | attract hold work appeal enchantment fascination captivation charmer smoothie bewitchery captive catch | |
| Similar spelling: |
fascinated fascination fascinating |
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