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captivate

UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
captivateverb
captivated
Past Simple
captivated
Past Participle
captivating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
Translations
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
La prestation du magicien a réussi à captiver tout le public.
Additional translations
fascinerPeut insister sur un intérêt intense ou un fort attrait.
envoûterPlus littéraire ou expressif.
Definitions
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
Synonyms
engross
spellbind
bewitch
enthrall
attract
fascinate
charm
enchant
captivatepast participle
Definitions
Very interested or enthralled by something.
The captivated audience sat in complete silence.
captivategerund / present participle
Definitions
Charming or fascinating; capable of attracting and holding interest.
She flashed him a captivating smile.
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