Found 3 items, similar to fascinate.
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: fascinate
fascinate
v 1: cause to be interested or curious [syn:
intrigue]
2: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing
terror or awe;
“The snake charmer fascinates the cobra”
[syn:
transfix,
grip,
spellbind]
3: attract; cause to be enamored;
“She captured all the men's
hearts” [syn:
capture,
enamour,
trance,
catch,
becharm,
enamor,
captivate,
beguile,
charm,
bewitch,
entrance,
enchant]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Fascinate
Fascinate
\Fas"ci*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Fascinated, p.
pr. & vb. n..
Fascinating.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr.
?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by
some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to
enchant.
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It has been almost universally believed that . . .
serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which
they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith
(Cuvier).
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2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm;
to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
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There be none of the passions that have been noted
to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. --Bacon.
Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch;
attract.
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