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- [kap-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈkæp təˌveɪt/
- /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-tuh-veyt]
- /ˈkæp təˌveɪt/
Definitions of captivate word
- verb captivate If you are captivated by someone or something, you find them fascinating and attractive. 3
- verb captivate to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant 3
- verb transitive captivate to take or hold captive 3
- verb transitive captivate to capture the attention or affection of, as by beauty, excellence, etc.; fascinate; charm 3
- verb with object captivate to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant: Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him. 1
- verb with object captivate Obsolete. to capture; subjugate. 1
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Origin of captivate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Late Latin captīvātus (past participle of captīvāre to take captive), equivalent to Latin captīv(us) captive + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Captivate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
captivate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for captivate
verb captivate
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
- gratify — to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings: Her praise will gratify all who worked so hard to earn it.
- dazzle — If someone or something dazzles you, you are extremely impressed by their skill, qualities, or beauty.
- bewitch — If someone or something bewitches you, you are so attracted to them that you cannot think about anything else.
- fascinate — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
Antonyms for captivate
verb captivate
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- disappoint — to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
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