Definition of Captivate
Captivate
cap·ti·vate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To attract and hold someone's attention or interest.
e.g. The magician's tricks captivated the audience with wonder.
(verb)
in old usage, to capture someone or to seize someone or something, i.e. to hold someone captive;
e.g. They used food as bait to captivate and trap the rat.
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