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n. - One who attracts and holds the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; One who enchants

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  • Verb (used with object), : Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him
  • Aerospace is a motivator and captivator in schools, not for all kids, but it is the "spark" that will send many kids off into STEM Careers.
  • "Mischief-maker, heart captivator, and worth her weight in gold," finished the familiar voice which Peace could not quite place in her memory.
  • Then Bernard, thinking he might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb, became all the more engrossed with his captivator, and it was in at one of strong discontent that...
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