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fascinate

/ fascinate /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
"The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
Type of:
interest
Derived:
spellbinder grip grasp fascination captivation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 2
cause to be interested or curious
Type of:
matter to interest
Kinds of:
grab seize
Derived:
fascination captivation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 3
attract; cause to be enamored
"She captured all the men''s hearts"
Type of:
attract appeal
Kinds of:
hold work
Derived:
captivation enchantment enthrallment fascination entrancement
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
51%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
21
Times Searched
17
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interest matter to grab seize attract appeal hold work