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/kæptɪveɪt/ · cap·ti·vate
verb
- To attract and hold interest and attention of; charm. Her captivating smile won over the audience at the talent show.
- To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. The soldiers were tasked with captivatin' the enemy's stronghold.
adjective
- That captivates; fascinating. The captivating view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking.
- Beautiful; showing great beauty. The captivating sunset on the beach was a sight to behold.
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Did you know? The word 'captivate' has been used in literature since the 15th century, with notable examples including Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' and Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'.