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To hold the attention of by being interesting or delightful.

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Usage examples (39)
  • I will try to fascinate you with my beautiful shells from around the world.
  • People like Rove and his cronies both horrify and fascinate, which is why they get any attention at all.
  • I also highly recommend Sally Hogshead's fascinate for more on how to "fascinate" others -- now, when they need it most.
  • The flowers the inmate of the Jade Hall fascinate.
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