captivate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
has captivated
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present perfectof captivate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Europa has captivated scientists for decades because a vast ocean of liquid water may be concealed beneath its frozen surface.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
His campaign has captivated residents who are frustrated with the slow pace of fire recovery and with Bass, who was out of the country when the fires started and whose approval ratings plunged afterward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
In a recent space-to-Earth press conference, Wiseman said their only news source during the mission was their families, who said Artemis has captivated people worldwide, though he admitted they are "biased."
From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026
The pair's status as public figures partly explains why the case has captivated Germany.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Brougham has captivated the Archbishop of Canterbury by offering to give livings to any deserving clergyman he would recommend to him.
From The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II by Henry Reeve
