to fascinate
51
3.4
- verb
- /ˈfæsɪˌneɪt/
- We might even begin with a topic that we know fascinates youngsters: the structure of our physical body.
- continue to fascinate
- become fascinated
- fascinates researchers
Loading YouTube…
Watch on YouTubeSo, but I love anything that gets people fascinated with running movement, activity.
- So, but I love anything that gets people fascinated with running movement, activity.
- Yeah, I've always been very fascinated by that.
- And one thing's about one of the things about human beings is we are fascinated about the unknown.
- And he had this idea that fascinated me.
- And I have, I've been fascinated by coding and coders for a very long time.
- What are some, what are some less known structures that really fascinate you?
- That kind of stuff really fascinates me.
- So I was fascinated from the get go by AII was an English major.
- And you develop these stories that people can read and become fascinated by.
- It wasn't just the technology fascinated them, They wanted to use it to do good in the world.
Examples
-
I'm always fascinated when people say what they think they really need.
-
Mapping the universe will undoubtedly keep us busy, awed, and fascinated for a long time to come.
Academic text (1990) -
Those people fascinate me, those people who are able to put themselves in the place like that.
-
I'm a writer, and extreme characters always fascinate me.
-
In fact, most people seemed fascinated.
-
I think the only other area that fascinates people even more than sleep and is dreaming.
-
Consider this statement: Humans are fascinated by the idea of other life in the universe.
Academic text (2011) -
This young girl was fascinated by this routine of royal households.
-
The old prophecies of Nostradamus fascinate me as they concern us now.
Fiction book (1990) -
Her incredible storytelling ability will fascinate anyone who listens to her.
Synonyms
936
1.9
Make people notice or want something
278
2.0
To get someone's attention or interest
189
1.0
To make someone want to know more about something
142
5.1
To make someone curious or interested
75
3.0
To attract and hold someone's interest or affection
62
2.2
To please people by being friendly and attractive
36
6.0
To hold someone's attention or emotions strongly
28
4.2
To attract and hold someone's full attention
26
2.2
To keep someone's attention
25
4.8
To make someone feel very pleased and amazed as if by magic
24
4.7
To make someone want to know more
23
3.2
To attract and keep people's interest
22
6.1
To hold someone's full attention because something is very interesting or surprising
16
7.2
To attract and charm someone as if by magic
12
3.8
Grab and hold someone's attention suddenly and strongly
6
6.4
To hold someone's full attention as if by magic
5
6.8
To hold someone's full attention by being very interesting
4
4.6
Make someone want to keep watching or reading
4
7.6
Cause someone to stand still because they feel amazed or scared
2
6.3
To fill someone with wonder and delight
2
3.8
To make someone feel curious about something and want to know more
1
5.8
To hold someone's full attention
1
7.2
Hold someone's attention completely and make them feel very interested
1
7.0
To hold people completely interested as if by magic
1
7.0
To make someone feel love and admiration for a person or thing
Antonyms
How Interested
- US
6
6.4
28
4.2
51
3.4
189
1.0
142
5.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
fascinate = fascin + ate
The verb is formed from the non-productive combining form 'fascin-' plus the learned suffix '-ate'; 'fascin' is not a standalone English word, so learners cannot transparently derive the meaning from familiar components.
Etymology
The word fascinate comes from the old Latin verb fascinare, which meant 'to bewitch' or 'to cast a spell'. So, to be fascinated is like being under a small 'spell' that grabs and keeps your attention.