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captivate
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
captivates; captivated; captivating
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
- The play has been captivating audiences for years.这部剧多年来一直吸引着观众。
- We were captivated by her beauty.我们被她的美貌迷住了。
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
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
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