Synonyms for Fascinate (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (cause to be interested or curious):
intrigueWordNet sense 2 (to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe):
grip, spellbind, transfixWordNet sense 3 (attract; cause to be enamored):
beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enchant, entrance, trance, becharm, enamour, entranceFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit