captivate

1. v. t. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. Source: opted

2. v. t. To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts. Source: opted

3. p. a. Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. Source: opted

4. v. attract; cause to be enamored Source: wordnet

5. 1. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.] Their woes whom fortune captivates. Shak. 2. To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts. Small landscapes of captivating loveliness. W. Irving. Syn. -- To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive. Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. Women have been captivate ere now. Shak. Source: webster

6. Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed.Women have been captivate ere now. Shak. Source: adambom

7. v:100 v attract; cause to be enamored Source: ecdict

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