Lexi1 - captivate - definition and examples

captivate (verb) /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/

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To captivate means to make someone a captive or prisoner, or figuratively, to capture and control someone's mind or thoughts.

2

(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate.

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(also figuratively, obsolete) Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.

1

To captivate means to make someone a captive or prisoner, or figuratively, to capture and control someone's mind or thoughts.

2

(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate.

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(also figuratively, obsolete) Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.