captivate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
captivation
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a word derived from
captivate.
Example Sentences
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Whatever Gyllenhaal wants to do, she does, which becomes its own act of captivation and reckless empowerment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
So what better way to crack the curiosity of the culturally intransigent than to make this history personal by way of someone whose primary superpower is captivation?
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2023
There was a certain captivation among the crowd as the future NFL player breezed through agility drills.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
His parents tried every form of therapy they could find, before finally discovering that he could be drawn out through his captivation with astronomy.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2018
Manner is perhaps more seducing than mere beauty; but where they are allied, the captivation is irresistible.
From Rattlin the Reefer by Frederick Marryat
