Meaning of FASCINATE
| Pronunciation: | | 'fasu`neyt
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- [v] attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
- [v] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman
- [v] cause to be interested or curious
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| | Synonyms: | | becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, grip, intrigue, spellbind, trance, transfix |
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| | See Also: | | appeal, attract, grab, hold, interest, interest, matter to, seize, work | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
It has been almost universally believed that . . .
serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which
they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith
(Cuvier).
2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm;
to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
there be none of the passions that have been noted
to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy. --Bacon.
Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch;
attract.
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