fascinate

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas starke Anziehungskraft ausübt, jemandes Aufmerksamkeit oder Interesse fesselt und in den Bann zieht.

A verb used to express the act of attracting and holding the attention or interest of someone strongly.

1. Attract or interest stronglyB1formal

   To attract and hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting or charming.

   Faszinieren

   • The documentary about space fascinates me.
   • She was fascinated by the ancient ruins.
   • His stories about traveling fascinate everyone in the room.

   Synonymeabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantengrossenthrallentrancegripintriguerivetspellbind

   Antonymeborerepelrepulse

2. Captivate or mesmerizeB2formal

   To hold the attention of someone completely, often by being mysterious or beautiful.

   Faszinieren

   • The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
   • The intricate patterns on the carpet fascinated the children.
   • The way the light reflected off the water fascinated the painter.

   Synonymebewitchcaptivateenchantenthrallentrancegripspellbindtransfix

   Antonymeboredisenchantdisgustrepelrevolt