intrigue
verb (used with object)
to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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Lady Arabella believes that I am intriguing to be the mistress of Greshamsbury.
From Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollope