Definition of fascinate in English:

fascinate

verb ˈfasɪneɪtˈfæsəˌneɪt

[with object]

1Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone)
I've always been fascinated by computers
Example sentencesExamples
- Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you.
- I was genuinely fascinated to hear what the explanation was going to be.
- But I'm still fascinated by that story.
- It reminds me of another frighteningly different culture which nonetheless fascinates us.
- Why are artists so fascinated with old video games?
- Perhaps it is this very drama that provides the attraction that continues to fascinate military historians.
- We editors stand back and watch, always fascinated to see what gets entered and what gets chosen.
- That idea, of walking on the same ground as generations past, is one which has always fascinated me.
- A certain type of film has always excited and fascinated me and I can watch them over and over again.
- Why are people so fascinated by gender differences in the first place?
- Mountains will always fascinate man; the temptation to conquer them is probably somewhere within most of us.
- He was especially fascinated to learn more about Vikings.
- I believe it's an extremely rare quality; that's why I'm particularly fascinated by the idea.
- This type of climbing will always fascinate me.
- I will be graduating this year and I am absolutely fascinated with the idea of working in this field.
- You will never know what is on their mind, and you may not have any idea where you stand with them, but their secrets will always fascinate you.
- Weather has always fascinated me, so this movie is my wildest dream come true.
- I blinked furiously, quite fascinated by the fact she's being so open with me.
- Microcosms fascinate me, captivate me and draw me to their limited but complete spaces.
- I'm always fascinated to hear from people of other denominations, countries and faiths.
Synonyms
engross, captivate, absorb, interest, enchant, beguile, bewitch, enthral, enrapture, entrance, hold spellbound, transfix, rivet, mesmerize, hypnotize, spellbind, occupy, engage, compel
allure, lure, tempt, entice, draw, tantalize
charm, attract, intrigue, delight, divert, entertain, amuse
1. 1.1archaic (especially of a snake) deprive (prey) of the ability to resist or escape by the power of a gaze.
  the serpent fascinates its prey

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense 'bewitch'): from Latin fascinat- 'bewitched', from the verb fascinare, from fascinum 'spell, witchcraft'.

‘Bewitch, put under a spell’ was the first sense recorded for fascinate which comes from Latin fascinare ‘bewitch’.

Rhymes

assassinate, deracinate

Definition of fascinate in US English:

fascinate

verbˈfasəˌnātˈfæsəˌneɪt

[with object]usually be fascinated

1Draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone)
I've always been fascinated by other cultures
with object she was fascinated to learn about this strange land
Example sentencesExamples
- I'm always fascinated to hear from people of other denominations, countries and faiths.
- We editors stand back and watch, always fascinated to see what gets entered and what gets chosen.
- I was genuinely fascinated to hear what the explanation was going to be.
- He was especially fascinated to learn more about Vikings.
- Microcosms fascinate me, captivate me and draw me to their limited but complete spaces.
- I will be graduating this year and I am absolutely fascinated with the idea of working in this field.
- I blinked furiously, quite fascinated by the fact she's being so open with me.
- That idea, of walking on the same ground as generations past, is one which has always fascinated me.
- This type of climbing will always fascinate me.
- I believe it's an extremely rare quality; that's why I'm particularly fascinated by the idea.
- Why are people so fascinated by gender differences in the first place?
- Why are artists so fascinated with old video games?
- Mountains will always fascinate man; the temptation to conquer them is probably somewhere within most of us.
- Weather has always fascinated me, so this movie is my wildest dream come true.
- Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you.
- You will never know what is on their mind, and you may not have any idea where you stand with them, but their secrets will always fascinate you.
- Perhaps it is this very drama that provides the attraction that continues to fascinate military historians.
- A certain type of film has always excited and fascinated me and I can watch them over and over again.
- But I'm still fascinated by that story.
- It reminds me of another frighteningly different culture which nonetheless fascinates us.
Synonyms
engross, captivate, absorb, interest, enchant, beguile, bewitch, enthral, enrapture, entrance, hold spellbound, transfix, rivet, mesmerize, hypnotize, spellbind, occupy, engage, compel
1. 1.1archaic (especially of a snake) deprive (a person or animal) of the ability to resist or escape by the power of a look or gaze.
  the serpent fascinates its prey

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense ‘bewitch’): from Latin fascinat- ‘bewitched’, from the verb fascinare, from fascinum ‘spell, witchcraft’.

单词	fascinate
释义	Definition of fascinate in English: fascinate verb ˈfasɪneɪtˈfæsəˌneɪt [with object] 1Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone) I've always been fascinated by computers Example sentencesExamples Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you. I was genuinely fascinated to hear what the explanation was going to be. But I'm still fascinated by that story. It reminds me of another frighteningly different culture which nonetheless fascinates us. Why are artists so fascinated with old video games? Perhaps it is this very drama that provides the attraction that continues to fascinate military historians. We editors stand back and watch, always fascinated to see what gets entered and what gets chosen. That idea, of walking on the same ground as generations past, is one which has always fascinated me. A certain type of film has always excited and fascinated me and I can watch them over and over again. Why are people so fascinated by gender differences in the first place? Mountains will always fascinate man; the temptation to conquer them is probably somewhere within most of us. He was especially fascinated to learn more about Vikings. I believe it's an extremely rare quality; that's why I'm particularly fascinated by the idea. This type of climbing will always fascinate me. I will be graduating this year and I am absolutely fascinated with the idea of working in this field. You will never know what is on their mind, and you may not have any idea where you stand with them, but their secrets will always fascinate you. Weather has always fascinated me, so this movie is my wildest dream come true. I blinked furiously, quite fascinated by the fact she's being so open with me. Microcosms fascinate me, captivate me and draw me to their limited but complete spaces. I'm always fascinated to hear from people of other denominations, countries and faiths. Synonyms engross, captivate, absorb, interest, enchant, beguile, bewitch, enthral, enrapture, entrance, hold spellbound, transfix, rivet, mesmerize, hypnotize, spellbind, occupy, engage, compel allure, lure, tempt, entice, draw, tantalize charm, attract, intrigue, delight, divert, entertain, amuse 1.1archaic (especially of a snake) deprive (prey) of the ability to resist or escape by the power of a gaze. the serpent fascinates its prey Origin Late 16th century (in the sense 'bewitch'): from Latin fascinat- 'bewitched', from the verb fascinare, from fascinum 'spell, witchcraft'. ‘Bewitch, put under a spell’ was the first sense recorded for fascinate which comes from Latin fascinare ‘bewitch’. Rhymes assassinate, deracinate Definition of fascinate in US English: fascinate verbˈfasəˌnātˈfæsəˌneɪt [with object]usually be fascinated 1Draw irresistibly the attention and interest of (someone) I've always been fascinated by other cultures with object she was fascinated to learn about this strange land Example sentencesExamples I'm always fascinated to hear from people of other denominations, countries and faiths. We editors stand back and watch, always fascinated to see what gets entered and what gets chosen. I was genuinely fascinated to hear what the explanation was going to be. He was especially fascinated to learn more about Vikings. Microcosms fascinate me, captivate me and draw me to their limited but complete spaces. I will be graduating this year and I am absolutely fascinated with the idea of working in this field. I blinked furiously, quite fascinated by the fact she's being so open with me. That idea, of walking on the same ground as generations past, is one which has always fascinated me. This type of climbing will always fascinate me. I believe it's an extremely rare quality; that's why I'm particularly fascinated by the idea. Why are people so fascinated by gender differences in the first place? Why are artists so fascinated with old video games? Mountains will always fascinate man; the temptation to conquer them is probably somewhere within most of us. Weather has always fascinated me, so this movie is my wildest dream come true. Foreign cultures and languages fascinate you. You will never know what is on their mind, and you may not have any idea where you stand with them, but their secrets will always fascinate you. Perhaps it is this very drama that provides the attraction that continues to fascinate military historians. A certain type of film has always excited and fascinated me and I can watch them over and over again. But I'm still fascinated by that story. It reminds me of another frighteningly different culture which nonetheless fascinates us. Synonyms engross, captivate, absorb, interest, enchant, beguile, bewitch, enthral, enrapture, entrance, hold spellbound, transfix, rivet, mesmerize, hypnotize, spellbind, occupy, engage, compel 1.1archaic (especially of a snake) deprive (a person or animal) of the ability to resist or escape by the power of a look or gaze. the serpent fascinates its prey Origin Late 16th century (in the sense ‘bewitch’): from Latin fascinat- ‘bewitched’, from the verb fascinare, from fascinum ‘spell, witchcraft’.
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