Captivate

Pronunciation: /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/

Definitions of captivate

verb to attract and hold the attention or interest of someone

Example Sentences

A1 The magician captivated the audience with his tricks.

A2 The movie captivated me from beginning to end.

B1 The book captivated readers with its gripping storyline.

B2 The charismatic speaker captivated the crowd with her powerful words.

C1 The artist's masterpiece captivated art enthusiasts around the world.

C2 The performance was so captivating that it left the audience in awe.

Examples of captivate in a Sentence

formal The speaker's eloquent words captivated the audience during the conference.

informal The new documentary on Netflix really captivated me last night.

slang The new singer's performance totally captivated the crowd at the concert.

figurative The painting captivated me with its vibrant colors and intricate details.

Grammatical Forms of captivate

• past tense: captivated
• plural: captivates
• comparative: more captivating
• superlative: most captivating
• present tense: captivates
• future tense: will captivate
• perfect tense: has captivated
• continuous tense: is captivating
• singular: captivate
• positive degree: captivating
• infinitive: to captivate
• gerund: captivating
• participle: captivated

Origin and Evolution of captivate

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'captivate' originated from the Latin word 'captivare', which means 'to take captive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'captivate' has evolved to mean to attract and hold the interest or attention of someone, rather than physically capturing them.