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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 | ||
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