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Meaning of captivate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/

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  1. Verb

    captivate

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from late Latin captivat-‘taken captive’, from the verb captivare, from captivus (see captive)

    Definitions

    1. attract

    Examples

    • « cause to be enamored »
    • « She captured all the men's hearts »

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