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fascinate

verb

Attract; cause to be enamored

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈfæsɪneɪt

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verb

  1. Attract; cause to be enamored

    “She captured all the men's hearts”

verb

  1. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

    “The snake charmer fascinates the cobra”

verb

  1. Cause to be interested or curious

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She captured all the men's hearts
The snake charmer fascinates the cobra

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