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captivate

[ kap-tuh-veyt ]

verb (used with object)

captivated, captivating.
  1. to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant:

    Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. Obsolete. to capture; subjugate.

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captivate

/ ˈæɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant
  2. an obsolete word for capture
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌپˈپDz, noun
  • ˈپˌپԲ, adverb
  • ˈپˌٴǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·پ··پDz [kap-t, uh, -, vey, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • ·پ··پ adjective
  • ·پ··ٴǰ noun
  • ܲ··پ·· adjective
  • un··پ··پ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of captivate1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Late Latin īٳܲ (past participle of ī “to take captive”), equivalent to Latin ī(ܲ) captive + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of captivate1

C16: from Late Latin پ, from īܲ captive
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He interviewed family members and close friends of the singer, who by the age of 23, had captivated audiences across the diaspora with her vocals and captivating stage presence.

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Yet, it is Dhoni who still commands unrivalled attention, with his leadership and presence in the league continuing to captivate fans.

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He pumped 99-mph heat past Suzuki to record his first career K. He retired the side in order while a captivated Japanese crowd roared in applause.

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Some of the series’ most captivating scenes involve Cupp simply staring at her various suspects as they squirm and voluntarily incriminate themselves.

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Off the unexpected high energy of that EDM collaboration, the next act, Midnight Navy, introduced the audience to his own captivating charm.

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