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fascinate
[ fas-uh-neyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall:
His natural vivacity fascinates and dominates his audience, leading them wherever he will.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- to arouse the interest or curiosity of:
As I learned about ancient Egyptian religion, I found elements that fascinated me.
- to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror:
The sight of the snake fascinated the rabbit.
- Obsolete. to bewitch.
- Obsolete. to cast under a spell by a look.
verb (used without object)
- to capture the interest or hold the attention.
fascinate
/ ˈæɪˌԱɪ /
verb
- to attract and delight by arousing interest or curiosity
his stories fascinated me for hours
- to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
- archaic.to put under a spell
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˌڲˈԲپDz, noun
- ˈڲԲپ, adjective
- ˈڲˌԲٱ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- ڲ··Բ·پ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Smith’s dog Cola was fascinated by butterflies and always stopped to look at the monarchs attracted to the milkweed in Strong’s front yard.
The origins of river dolphins are as fascinating as the creatures themselves.
Go on a streetlight safari — and learn some fascinating history along the way.
The Edinburgh research team's Tone Blakesley said the footprints provided a "fascinating insight" into dinosaur behaviour.
McCarthy says it’s been fascinating to watch, from afar, how people receive the map.
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