captivate

• Verb, das ausdrückt, die Aufmerksamkeit oder das Interesse von jemandem zu gewinnen und festzuhalten, gleichsam durch Charme oder Bewunderung.

A verb used to express the act of attracting and holding the attention or interest of someone, as if by charm or fascination.

1. Attract and hold attentionB2formal

   To attract and hold the attention or interest of someone completely.

   Fesseln

   • The magician captivated the audience with his tricks.
   • Her speech captivated everyone in the room.
   • The novel's plot captivated readers from the first page.

   Synonymeabsorbbewitchcharmenchantengrossentrancefascinategriprivetspellbind

   Antonymeboredisgustrepelrepulse

2. Charm or enchantB2formal

   To attract someone strongly by being beautiful, interesting, or appealing.

   Bezaubern

   • The beautiful scenery captivated the tourists.
   • He was captivated by her smile.
   • The city's vibrant culture captivated visitors from around the world.

   Synonymebewitchcharmenchantenraptureentrancefascinatehypnotizespellbind

   Antonymeboredisgustoffendrepelrevolt