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 storyteller knows how to captivate his listeners.
Рассказчик знает, как увлекать своих слушателей.
The singer's voice can captivate anyone who listens.
Голос певицы может пленять любого, кто слушает.
The magician managed to captivate the audience with his tricks.
Фокуснику удалось очаровывать зрителей своими трюками.
Definitions
To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.
The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.
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.