faszinieren
Translation
to fascinate, to captivate, to intrigue
Examples
Die Geschichte fasziniert mich.
The story fascinates me.
Er kann sein Publikum faszinieren.
He can fascinate his audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to fascinate sb./sth. The story fascinates me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bezaubern, fesseln, begeistern
Etymology
From Latin 'fascinare' (to bewitch, enchant).
Memory Tips
To 'fascinate' someone is to cast a spell on them, as the Latin root suggests. It's an active verb.