fascinate
verb
fas·ci·nate
ˈfa-sə-ˌnāt 
fascinated; fascinating
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
1
a
: to command the interest of : allure
was fascinated by carnivals
The kids were fascinated with their new toy.
b
: to transfix (see transfix sense 1) and hold spellbound by an irresistible power
believed that the serpent could fascinate its prey
2
obsolete
: bewitch
: to be irresistibly attractive
the novel's flamboyant cover fascinates
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Examples of fascinate in a Sentence
a question that fascinates both biologists and anthropologists
Her paintings never fail to fascinate.
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Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Carvana Retail investors are fascinated by Carvana, which sells used cars online and delivers them from buildings that resemble giant vending machines.
—John Dorfman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Chinese are literally fascinated by this election.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Her life in the spotlight and tragic death have fascinated the public since the day she was born -- as the King of Rock and Roll's princess.
—Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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fascinate
verb
fas·ci·nate
ˈfas-ᵊn-ˌāt
fascinated; fascinating
1
: to grip the attention of especially so as to take away the power to move, act, or think for oneself
the belief that serpents can fascinate their prey
2
: to cause (someone) to be very interested in something or someone
fascination
noun
ˌfas-ᵊn-ˈā-shən
fascinator
noun
ˈfas-ᵊn-ˌāt-ər
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