Looking for the meaning of the word CAPTIVATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CAPTIVATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Captivate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 16th century: from late Latin captivat- ‘taken captive’, from the verb captivare, from captivus (see captive)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaptɪveɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm
Short Definition:attract and hold interest and attention of
Examples:- he was captivated by her beauty
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