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captivate

/ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/

captivateverb

captivated

Past Simple

captivated

Past Participle

captivating

Gerund

/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.

Additional translations

Definitions

To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone.

The magician's performance managed to captivate the entire audience.

Synonyms

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.