Definition of Captivate
Captivate
cap·ti·vate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to charm someone, attract their interest, and hold attention, or to influence them with some irresistible appeal;
e.g. Her dancing is graceful enough to captivate any audience.
(verb)
in old usage, to capture someone or to seize someone or something, i.e. to hold someone captive;
e.g. They used food as bait to captivate and trap the rat.
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