What is the meaning of fascinate?

Cause to be interested or curious.
- synonyms: intrigue
To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe.
- usage: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
- synonyms: transfix, grip, spellbind
Attract; cause to be enamored.
- usage: "She captured all the men's hearts"
- synonyms: capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, bewitch, entrance, enchant

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