fascinate
IPA: fˈæsʌneɪt
verb
- To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
- To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
- To be irresistibly charming or attractive to.
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Examples of "fascinate" in Sentences
- The word fascinate comes from a Latin word meaning "spell" or "witchcraft."
- People like Rove and his cronies both horrify and fascinate, which is why they get any attention at all.
- Sometimes things just fascinate me and this very successful and informative Internet site was one of them.
- I also highly recommend Sally Hogshead's Fascinate for more on how to "fascinate" others -- now, when they need it most.
- It never ceases to fascinate me just exactly how stupid forever remains a substantial percentage of human males, of any nationality, all around the earth.
- The letters are captivating, making "Dear Jay, Love Dad" a book that will fascinate anyone interested in college football, the politics of the 1960s or the state of Oklahoma.
- It is interesting that the root of the word 'fascinate' comes from the French, 'fasciner' meaning to entrance or charm, as in witchcraft, while our modern usage of the term still relates to the meaning, to be bewitched or held spell bound.
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