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captivate
to attract and hold the interest of someone completely
Synonyms
- enchant
- fascinate
- enthrall
Antonyms
- bore
- repel
captivate in a sentence
The street musician's melody captivated everyone passing through the square.
The young inventor's confident explanation of her robot captivated the entire panel of judges.
Where it comes from
From Latin captivare 'to take captive'
Memory hook
CAPTIVate — like taking someone captive with your charm.
Word parts
- cap/cept — take, seize
captivate: cap (take, seize) + -ivate (to make)
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science