'Captivate' definitions:
Definition of 'captivate'
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Definition of 'Captivate'
From: GCIDE
- Captivate \Cap"ti*vate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Captivated; p. pr. & vb. n. Captivating.] [L. captivatus, p. p. of captivare to capture, fr. captivus captive. See Captive.]
- 1. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Their woes whom fortune captivates. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts. [1913 Webster]
- Small landscapes of captivating loveliness. --W. Irving.
- Syn: To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Captivate'
From: GCIDE
- Captivate \Cap"ti*vate\, p. a. [L. captivatus.] Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. [1913 Webster]
- Women have been captivate ere now. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'captivate'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- allure,
- argue into,
- attract,
- becharm,
- beguile,
- bewitch,
- bring over,
- bring round,
- bring to reason,
- carry away,
- cast a spell,
- charm,
- con,
- convince,
- dazzle,
- delectate,
- delight,
- draw,
- draw on,
- draw over,
- enamor,
- enchant,
- endear,
- enrapture,
- enravish,
- enslave,
- enthrall,
- entrance,
- fascinate,
- freak out,
- gain,
- gain over,
- glamour,
- gratify,
- grip,
- hold,
- hold in thrall,
- hook,
- hook in,
- hypnotize,
- imparadise,
- infatuate,
- inflame with love,
- intrigue,
- knock dead,
- knock out,
- magnetize,
- mesmerize,
- outtalk,
- persuade,
- please,
- prevail on,
- prevail upon,
- prevail with,
- ravish,
- seduce,
- sell,
- sell one on,
- send,
- slay,
- spell,
- spellbind,
- sway,
- take,
- talk into,
- talk over,
- tantalize,
- tempt,
- thrill,
- tickle,
- tickle pink,
- titillate,
- transport,
- vamp,
- wangle,
- wangle into,
- wear down,
- wile,
- win,
- win over,
- witch,
- wow