captivate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
have been captivating
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present perfect progressiveof captivate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It should have been captivating sport, glueing bums to seats for its duration.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
They have been captivating audiences with their devilish live shows and will surely become a 2019 festival favourite.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 28, 2018
