Fascinate meaning

What does “fascinate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“fascinate” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: cause to be interested or curious.

fascinate

cause to be interested or curious
Synonymsintrigue
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
“The snake charmer fascinates the cobra”
Synonymstransfix grip spellbind
attract; cause to be enamored
“She captured all the men's hearts”
Synonymscapture enamour trance catch becharm enamor captivate beguile

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University