captivate

UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/

Translations

captivateverb
captivated
Past Simple
captivated
Past Participle
captivating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
US
/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
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

captivateverb
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.