fascinate
Translation
to fascinate, to captivate, to charm
Examples
Ancient history has always fascinated me.
Ancient history has always fascinated me.
The magician fascinated the audience with his tricks.
The magician fascinated the audience with his tricks.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) fascinates ((sb.)) to interest someone a lot Ancient history has always fascinated me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captivate, enchant, mesmerize; Antonyms: bore, repel
Etymology
From Latin 'fascinum' (a spell, witchcraft). It originally meant to bewitch someone.
Memory Tips
Imagine something so interesting it's like a magic spell ('fascinum').