English verb: fascinate | |||
1. | fascinate (stative) cause to be interested or curious | ||
Synonyms | intrigue | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interest, matter to | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | grab, seize | ||
2. | fascinate (emotion) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe | ||
Samples | The snake charmer fascinates the cobra. | ||
Synonyms | grip, spellbind, transfix | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interest | ||
3. | fascinate (emotion) attract; cause to be enamored | ||
Samples | She captured all the men's hearts. | ||
Examples | The performance is likely to fascinate Sue | ||
Synonyms | becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, trance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appeal, attract | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hold, work | ||