verb
to hold the attention of someone in a powerful or compelling way
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The artist's performance was so captivating, it seemed to mesmerize the entire audience.
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I couldn't look away from the magician's tricks, they totally mesmerized me.
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The new video game graphics are so realistic, they will mesmerize you for hours.
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Her beauty had the power to mesmerize anyone who laid eyes on her.