captivate — to attract and hold the interest or attention of someone completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attract and hold the interest or attention of someone completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæptɪveɪt/
Korean meaning: 매혹하다, 매료시키다, 사로잡다
Korean pronunciation: 캡-터-베이트 (강세: 캡)
Example Sentences
- The cat video captivated millions of viewers worldwide.
- Her storytelling ability never fails to captivate children.
- The pizza's aroma captivated everyone in the office.
captivate
VERB//ˈkæptɪveɪt//
to attract and hold the interest or attention of someone completely
Completely mesmerized by the performance
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Origin
From Latin 'captivus' meaning 'taken prisoner' or 'captured', derived from 'captus' (past participle of 'capere' meaning 'to take or seize'). The suffix '-ate' converts it to a verb meaning 'to capture or hold'.
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“The cat video captivated millions of viewers worldwide.”
“Her storytelling ability never fails to captivate children.”
“The pizza's aroma captivated everyone in the office.”
“The documentary captivated viewers with its stunning visuals.”
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