verb

fascinate

FA-sih-nayt

verb

To hold someone's intense interest or attraction.

"Ancient Egyptian history has always fascinated her."

"The way octopuses change colour fascinates scientists."

How to Use Fascinate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo grab and hold someone's attention because something is so interesting.

Common pairings

fascinate scientists continue to fascinate fascinated by

fascinated past tense, fascinates singular

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Ancient Egyptian history has always _____ her.

From Latin fascinare, "to bewitch or enchant," originally connected to the idea of casting a spell over someone.

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