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captivates

VERB

attract, enchant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beguile bewitch charm dazzle delight enrapture entertain enthrall fascinate gratify grip hypnotize infatuate intrigue mesmerize please seduce

STRONG

allure draw enamour enslave ensnare entrance hold hook lure magnetize spellbind take vamp win

WEAK

make a hit with rope in sweep off one's feet turn one on wile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoy bore depress disappoint disenchant disgust displease disturb forget offend pain refuse repel tire turn off upset

STRONG

dissuade fail free let go liberate lose reject release repulse stop

WEAK

disillusion

Example Sentences

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One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s Wembanyama’s size that captivates most of all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

Taylor Smart, the museum’s marketing director, said there is still an air of mystery surrounding the O.J. pursuit that captivates people, notably the question of, Why did it even happen?

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez