fascinate

verbs

cause to be interested or curious

fascinate, intrigue

is derived from

is derived from

to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

"The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

fascinate, grip, spellbind, transfix

is derived from

is derived from

attract; cause to be enamored

"She captured all the men's hearts"

becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance

is derived from