fascinate

//ˈfæsɪneɪt//
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
Visual representation of fascinate

Verb

fascinateInfinitive
fascinatePresent tense
fascinatedPast tense
fascinatedPast participle
fascinatingPresent participle
fascinatesThird-person singular
1

to attract and hold the strong interest or attention of someone in a powerful way

The documentary about ocean life fascinated viewers around the world.

2

to cause someone to be extremely interested or captivated by something

The documentary about ancient Egypt fascinated the students.