'Fascinate' definitions:
Definition of 'fascinate'
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Definition of 'Fascinate'
From: GCIDE
- Fascinate \Fas"ci*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated, p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr. ?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
- 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. [1913 Webster]
- It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith (Cuvier). [1913 Webster]
- 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. [1913 Webster]
- There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. --Bacon.
- Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fascinate'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absorb,
- absorb the attention,
- affect,
- affect the interest,
- allure,
- appeal,
- arrest,
- attract,
- becharm,
- beguile,
- bewitch,
- captivate,
- carry away,
- cast a spell,
- catch,
- catch up,
- charm,
- concern,
- delectate,
- delight,
- draw,
- draw on,
- enamor,
- enchant,
- endear,
- engage,
- engage the attention,
- engage the mind,
- engage the thoughts,
- engross,
- engross the mind,
- engross the thoughts,
- enrapture,
- enravish,
- ensorcell,
- enthrall,
- entrance,
- excite,
- excite interest,
- exercise,
- flush,
- freak out,
- give a thrill,
- gladden,
- glamour,
- grab,
- grip,
- hold,
- hold in thrall,
- hold spellbound,
- hold the interest,
- hypnotize,
- immerse,
- imparadise,
- impress,
- infatuate,
- inflame with love,
- influence,
- interest,
- intoxicate,
- intrigue,
- invite,
- involve,
- involve in,
- involve the interest,
- knock dead,
- knock out,
- magnetize,
- mesmerize,
- monopolize,
- obsess,
- occupy,
- occupy the attention,
- pique,
- please,
- preoccupy,
- provoke,
- ravish,
- rejoice,
- seduce,
- send,
- slay,
- spell,
- spellbind,
- stimulate,
- strike,
- sway,
- take,
- take up,
- tantalize,
- tempt,
- thrill,
- tickle,
- tickle pink,
- titillate,
- touch,
- transfix,
- transport,
- vamp,
- wile,
- witch,
- wow