captivate
Translation
to captivate, to fascinate, to charm
Examples
The singer's voice captivated the audience.
The singer's voice captivated the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to hold the attention of (sb.) by being interesting or charming The story captivated me from the very first page.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fascinate, charm, enchant, mesmerize
Etymology
From Latin 'captivus' meaning 'captive'. To captivate is to metaphorically 'take someone captive' with charm or interest.
Memory Tips
To 'captivate' someone is to make them your 'captive' with your talent or charm.