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captivates

Pronunciation: [ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪts]

Word

Context: "emotions"

(verb) to attract and hold someone's attention completely. When something captivates you, it makes you very interested and excited, like a great story or a beautiful piece of art.

Example

The movie captivates the audience with its stunning visuals.

Example

The lecture didn't captivate the students; many of them seemed bored.

Example

What kind of book do you think captivates most children?

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