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
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