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Definition of Fascinate
1. Verb. Cause to be interested or curious. "The performance is likely to fascinate Sue"
Specialized synonyms: Grab, Seize
Generic synonyms: Interest, Matter To
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination
2. Verb. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. ; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
Generic synonyms: Interest
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination, Grip, Spellbinder
3. Verb. Attract; cause to be enamored. "The performance is likely to fascinate Sue"; "She captured all the men's hearts"
Specialized synonyms: Hold, Work
Generic synonyms: Appeal, Attract
Derivative terms: Beguilement, Beguiler, Bewitchery, Captivation, Captivation, Captive, Catch, Charm, Charmer, Charmer, Enchantment, Entrancement, Fascination, Trance
Definition of Fascinate
1. v. t. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
Definition of Fascinate
1. [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES]
Medical Definition of Fascinate
1. 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. "It has been almost universally believed that . . . Serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain." (Griffith (Cuvier)) 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. " there be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy." (Bacon) Synonym: To charm, enrapture, captivate, enchant, bewitch, attract. Origin: L. Fascinare; cf. Gr. To slander, bewitch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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