Definition of Mesmerize
Mesmerize
mes·mer·ize
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(verb)
to hold someone's complete interest or attention, usually with something appealing;
e.g. The new dancer will mesmerize the audience with her grace and brilliance.
(verb)
in old usage, to induce a state in which a person readily accepts the inducer's suggestions as commands, i.e. to hypnotize someone;
e.g. The magician was able to mesmerize the volunteer into performing gymnastics.
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