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fascinate
[ fas-uh-neyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall:
His natural vivacity fascinates and dominates his audience, leading them wherever he will.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to arouse the interest or curiosity of:
As I learned about ancient Egyptian religion, I found elements that fascinated me.
- to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror:
The sight of the snake fascinated the rabbit.
- Obsolete. to bewitch.
- Obsolete. to cast under a spell by a look.
verb (used without object)
- to capture the interest or hold the attention.
fascinate
/ ˈæɪˌԱɪ /
verb
- to attract and delight by arousing interest or curiosity
his stories fascinated me for hours
- to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
- archaic.to put under a spell
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˌڲˈԲپDz, noun
- ˈڲԲپ, adjective
- ˈڲˌԲٱ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڲ··Բ·پ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fascinate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fascinate1
Example Sentences
Go on a streetlight safari — and learn some fascinating history along the way.
The Edinburgh research team's Tone Blakesley said the footprints provided a "fascinating insight" into dinosaur behaviour.
McCarthy says it’s been fascinating to watch, from afar, how people receive the map.
But we can also become fascinated by it; crave any piece of intel about someone’s death.
Bibb: I find it fascinating that exactly what Mike wanted, Mike got.
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