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- [fas-uh-neyt]
- /ˈfæs əˌneɪt/
- /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fas-uh-neyt]
- /ˈfæs əˌneɪt/
Definitions of fascinate word
- verb with object 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. 1
- verb with object fascinate to arouse the interest or curiosity of; allure. 1
- verb with object fascinate to transfix or deprive of the power of resistance, as through terror: The sight of the snake fascinated the rabbit. 1
- verb with object fascinate Obsolete. to bewitch. 1
- verb with object fascinate Obsolete. to cast under a spell by a look. 1
- verb without object fascinate to capture the interest or hold the attention. 1
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Origin of fascinate
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin fascinātus, past participle of fascināre to bewitch, cast a spell on, verbal derivative of fascinum evil spell, bewitchment
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Parts of speech for Fascinate
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preposition
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fascinate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fascinate
verb fascinate
- tantalize — to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.
- overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- beguile — If something beguiles you, you are charmed and attracted by it.
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- attract — If something attracts people or animals, it has features that cause them to come to it.
Antonyms for fascinate
verb fascinate
- deaden — If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud.
- displease — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- offend — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
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