enthral
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate
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obsolete to hold as thrall; enslave
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Etymology
Origin of enthral
C16: from en- 1 + thrall
Example Sentences
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As Super League's two most successful clubs, sharing 17 Grand Final wins between them, the showdown at Headingley between the fourth and fifth placed teams promised to enthral.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
They also constantly tried to reinvent the revolution to enthral and entertain the masses.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2017
"His extraordinary body of work has made him one of the most recognisable and best-loved stars of the big screen, whose films enthral and delight audiences across the globe."
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2014
Less can be more when it comes to Wagner, and Opera North's "austerity Ring" – now on its second instalment in its second year – continues to enthral and amaze.
From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2012
The former is usually more figurative, and aims to stimulate the imagination more keenly and to enthral the feelings more completely.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
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