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Meaning of Fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention
Definitions
- To attract and hold someone's attention, often because something is interesting or pleasing
- * To cause someone to feel a strong and often pleasant feeling of wonder or magic
Etymology of Fascinate
The word "fascinate" comes from the Latin "fascinare", which means to bewitch or enchant, and is related to "fascinum", a magical spell
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of captivating or entrancing someone, often in a way that is considered magical or mysterious
Example Uses
- The firework display fascinated the children, who watched in awe as the colors exploded in the sky
- * The ancient ruins fascinated the archaeologist, who spent years studying the site and uncovering its secrets
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
bore
irritate
annoy
repel
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offend
disinterest
disappoint
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sadden
uninspire
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repulse
alienate
disillusion
disenchant
dishearten
discourage