Meaning & use
captivate
To attract and hold someone's attention or interest completely.
See it in a sentence
The storyteller captivated the children with tales of dragons and hidden treasure.
Her performance captivated the entire audience from the very first note.
A note on using this word
Captivate implies a strong, almost irresistible pull on someone's attention, stronger than simply saying something will 'interest' someone.
Words with a similar meaning
enthrallfascinatemesmerize
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Words with an opposite meaning
borerepel
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