captivar — meaning in English

English meaning

• captivate verb To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
• engage verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
• engross verb To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

Senses

captivar is used for these senses in English:

• captivate (figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
• engage (transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
• engross (transitive) To completely engage the attention of; to involve.

captivate — full definition

1. verb To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
2. verb To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.
3. verb To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.

engage — full definition

1. verb To hold someone's attention or interest.
2. verb To enter into conflict or battle with an opponent.
3. verb To arrange to employ or hire someone, or to book a service.
4. verb To interlock or mesh, as with gears or machine parts.

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