Definitions from Wiktionary (captivate)
▸ verb: (obsolete)
▸ verb: To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
▸ verb: (figuratively) To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.
▸ verb: (figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
▸ adjective: (also figuratively, obsolete) Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.
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▸ verb: (obsolete)
▸ verb: To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
▸ verb: (figuratively) To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.
▸ verb: (figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
▸ adjective: (also figuratively, obsolete) Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.
▸ Also see captivate
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