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captivate

Transitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone through charm, beauty, or excellence.

"The magician managed to captivate the entire audience with his seamless illusions."

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

To seize or capture someone by force, typically in a military context.

"The invading army sought to captivate the city's leadership to force a surrender."

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