intrigue
Translation
to intrigue, to fascinate, to plot
Examples
Her mysterious past intrigued him.
Her mysterious past intrigued him.
The nobles intrigued against the monarch.
The nobles intrigued against the monarch.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to arouse the curiosity or interest of (sb.). That strange noise intrigued the cat.
((against sb./sth.)) to make secret plans to do sth. detrimental to (sb.). They were accused of intriguing against the government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fascinate, interest, attract, plot, conspire
Etymology
From Latin 'intricare' (to entangle), same root as 'intricate'. The sense of 'puzzling' led to 'arousing curiosity'.
Memory Tips
An 'intricate' plot is one that will 'intrigue' you. The two words are linked by their shared root and meaning.