captivate

verb
UK: /ˈkæptɪveɪt/
US: /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

  1. To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive.

    1. The beautiful scenery did captivate me.
    2. Her stunning performance did captivate the entire audience, ensuring a standing ovation.

  2. To attract and hold someone's attention or interest completely, often with charm.

    1. The bright colors captivate young children.
    2. The novel's intricate plot and compelling characters captivate readers from start to finish.

Synonyms

charm allure mesmerize enchant attract fascinate enthrall
captivate adjective

  1. Having great charm or attraction capable of holding attention.

    1. She gave a captivate speech.
    2. The city offers a captivate blend of old and new architecture, captivating every visitor.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "captivate" in English means: To hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive., To attract and hold someone's attention or interest completely, often with charm..

The phonetic transcription of "captivate" is /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ in British English and /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "captivate": charm, allure, mesmerize, enchant, attract, fascinate, enthrall.

Example usage of "captivate": "The beautiful scenery did captivate me.". More examples on the page.