What is "captivate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does captivate mean in English? Meaning of captivate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "captivate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "captivate": attract; cause to be enamored

Verb

  • Meaning: attract; cause to be enamored
  • Example: She captured all the men's hearts
  • Synonyms: becharm beguile bewitch captivate capture catch charm enamor enamour enchant entrance fascinate trance
  • Hyponyms: hold work
  • Hypernyms: appeal attract
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

    Synonyms:

    grip, gratify, dazzle, bewitch, fascinate, enthrall, seduce, mesmerize, please, delight, hypnotize, beguile, entertain, charm, enrapture, intrigue, entrance, lure, win, ensnare, draw, hook, allure, take, vamp, enslave, spellbind, hold, magnetize, wile, infatuate, enamour, make a hit with, rope in, turn one on, sweep off one's feet,

    Antonyms:

    disgust, annoy, disappoint, offend, pain, tire, displease, refuse, dissuade, liberate, release, reject, disillusion, repel, disturb, upset, bore, disenchant, turn off, depress, forget, repulse, fail, lose, free, let go, stop,

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