intrigue
Translation
to arouse curiosity, to fascinate, to plot secretly
Examples
His story intrigued me.
His story intrigued me.
They were accused of intriguing against the government.
They were accused of intriguing against the government.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to arouse the curiosity of (sb.) His story intrigued me.
((to intrigue against sb./sth.)) to make secret plans against (sb./sth.) They intrigued against the government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fascinate, interest, attract
Etymology
From Latin `intricare` 'to entangle'. It shares the same root as 'intricate'.
Memory Tips
It 'entangles' your mind with curiosity, making you want to know more.