Fascinate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fascinate is a verb meaning To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
Meaning
To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
More Meanings
- To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
- To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.
Example Sentences
Her gait fascinates all men.
The flickering TV fascinated the cat.
We were fascinated by the potter's skill.
Leo, too, was strangely touched. Hitherto he had been fascinated against his better judgment, something as a bird is fascinated by a snake, but now I think that all this passed away, and he realised that he really loved this strange and glorious creature, as, alas! I loved her also.
Word Forms
- fascinates
- fascinating
- fascinated
Synonyms for fascinate
Depending on context, synonyms include charm, intrigue, beguile, grip, entrance, bewitch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include captivate, spellbind, enchant, becharm, bewitch, charm.
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