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Meaning of fascinate in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈfæsəˌneɪt/

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  1. Verb

    fascinate

    Etymology

    late 16th century (in the sense ‘bewitch’): from Latin fascinat-‘bewitched’, from the verb fascinare, from fascinum‘spell, witchcraft’

    Definitions

    1. cause to be interested or curious
  2. 2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

    Examples

    • « The snake charmer fascinates the cobra »
  3. 3. attract

    Examples

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

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