Meaning & use
Captivates
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Attracts and holds the attention or interest of someone completely, often through charm or fascination.
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Her storytelling captivates audiences of all ages.
The documentary captivates viewers with its stunning underwater footage.
A note on using this word
Shares its root with 'captive' and 'captivity', from Latin 'capere' (to seize), so to captivate literally means to figuratively 'capture' someone's attention.
Words with a similar meaning
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