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Definitions
Wiktionary
- v. third-person singular simple present indicative form of captivate.
Etymologies
- Late Latin captivāre, captivāt-, to capture, from Latin captīvus, prisoner; see captive.
Examples
“Instead, why not spend your time doing something that captivates your whole person.”
“This photograph captivates a hungary Lab after a long swim.”
“Route 66" (1998) is a short, nostalgic aural look at an iconic American highway that has long since fallen victim to interstate-route progress but that still captivates a certain subset of drivers (and inspired the Pixar movie "Cars").”
“There is something really special about ancient trees which captivates and intrigues us.”
The Guardian: Capture the history of Britain's ancient trees | Brian Muelaner
“Tantalising glimpses of Grey Crag, Thornthwaite Crag, Threshthwaite Mouth, Raven Crag and Cauldale Moor all have their glorious moments until directly in front of you soars Hartsop Dodd itself, a peak of such perfection that it captivates hearts.”
“Across the spectrum of politics and parenting philosophies, it's a topic that captivates people.”
USA Today: Gender stereotypes easing more for girls than boys
“But in a land of singers, Aza has her own gift, one she's come by without fairy intervention: a voice that can do almost anything, a voice that captivates all who hear it.”
“The 1680 x 945 resolution captivates with its precision and ensures flawless, pixel-for-pixel reproductions of entertainment created in the 720p high-def format.”
“Melissa McCracken, a spokeswoman from the auction house, said: "There's only one photo of Billy the Kid, and I think that's why it captivates people's imagination.”
The Guardian: Billy the Kid photograph sold at auction in Colorado for $2.3m
“I think Forman is a skilled and funny writer who captivates her readers from the first page to the last.”
If I Stay: Summary and book reviews of If I Stay by Gayle Forman.
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