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TOEFL BNC: 18572 COCA: 12641

captivate

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
captivate /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ verb
captivates; captivated; captivating
captivate
/ˈkæptəˌveɪt/
verb
captivates; captivated; captivating
Learner's definition of CAPTIVATE
[+ object]
: to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.吸引住;使着迷
often used as (be) captivated常用作(be) captivated
TOEFL BNC: 18572 COCA: 12641

captivate

verb

cap·​ti·​vate ˈkap-tə-ˌvāt How to pronounce captivate (audio)
captivated; captivating

transitive verb

1
: to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal
We were captivated by her beauty.
The scenery captivated our attention.
2
archaic : seize, capture
captivation noun
captivator noun
Choose the Right Synonym for captivate

attract, allure, charm, captivate, fascinate, enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence.

attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another.

students attracted by the school's locale

allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive.

an alluring smile

charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response

charmed by their hospitality

, but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration.

her performances captivated audiences

fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist.

a story that continues to fascinate children

enchant is perhaps the strongest of these terms in stressing the appeal of the agent and the degree of delight evoked in the subject.

hopelessly enchanted by her beauty

Example Sentences

The play has been captivating audiences for years. the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks
Recent Examples on the Web These stories captivate young and old readers, provoking thrill and worry. Isaac Fitzgerald, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2022 Sometimes, a seemingly simple question can captivate the entire Internet. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Action sports have a wow factor and the ability to captivate an audience effectively, providing the underpinnings for growth, said David Hirschfeld, Fiume’s chief investment officer. Maria Armental, WSJ, 19 July 2022 The festival’s promoter, Goldenvoice, has made concerted efforts to captivate Latino audiences in recent years. Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 North Beach Just over the Harbor Bridge from downtown Corpus Christi, North Beach will captivate the whole family with its terrific attractions. Robin Soslow, Chron, 3 May 2022 College football and its national championship always will captivate the South. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 Finally, as is fitting for a totemic figure in the world of entertainment whose blockbusters continue to captivate millions to this day, the family signed off on a note of optimism. Vogue, 30 Mar. 2022 With its ease of access and potential of exploitation, expect more TV series to use podcast source material with in-depth stories to captivate their audiences and keep them engrossed in the universe. Josh Wilson, Forbes, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see captive entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of captivate was circa 1555
TOEFL BNC: 18572 COCA: 12641

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