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.
have intrigued
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present perfectof intrigue.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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Such vexing questions would have intrigued naturalist Charles Darwin, who made his way through South America from 1832 to 1835.
From Salon β Sep. 7, 2024
His writings have intrigued heads of state from Prussia’s Frederick the Great to U.S. president Bill Clinton.
From National Geographic β Nov. 16, 2023
Their resilience and simplicity have intrigued material scientists and inspired many interesting experiments.
From Science Daily β Sep. 27, 2023
Paltrow’s attorneys have intrigued the jury with questions about the incident potentially being captured on a helmet-cam video, though no footage has been included as evidence in the trial.
From Seattle Times β Mar. 29, 2023
They agreed it was a chain of events that would have intrigued Charles Fort.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
