fascinate
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(verb) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe: "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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Synonyms: grip, spellbind, transfix |
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Related Words: interest |
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(verb) cause to be interested or curious |
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Synonyms: intrigue |
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Related Words: grab, interest, matter to, seize |
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(verb) attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts" |
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Synonyms: becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, trance |
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Related Words: appeal, attract, hold |
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