mesmerize — to capture the complete attention of someone; to fascinate or hypnotize
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to capture the complete attention of someone; to fascinate or hypnotize
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmezməraɪz/
Example Sentences
- The cat was completely mesmerized by the laser pointer dot dancing on the wall.
- Students were mesmerized by the teacher's passionate lecture about ancient history.
- My grandmother can mesmerize anyone with her incredible cooking skills and secret recipes.
mesmerize
VERB[/ˈmezməraɪz/]
to capture the complete attention of someone; to fascinate or hypnotize
The street magician's card trick completely mesmerized the crowd on the plaza.
They recognize the face that made them realize how mesmerize works!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the name of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century Austrian physician who developed the theory of 'animal magnetism' and practiced hypnotic techniques. The verb was formed by adding the suffix -ize to his surname.
Breakdown
Mesmer (proper noun, surname) + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to cause or make') = mesmerize (to hypnotize or captivate)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat was completely mesmerized by the laser pointer dot dancing on the wall.”
“Students were mesmerized by the teacher's passionate lecture about ancient history.”
“My grandmother can mesmerize anyone with her incredible cooking skills and secret recipes.”
“The baby was mesmerized by the colorful spinning mobile above the crib.”
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