fascinate

v 1: cause to be interested or curious [syn: {intrigue}]

2: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing

terror or awe: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated

the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its

prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman [syn: {transfix},

{grip}, {spellbind}]

3: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's

hearts" [syn: {capture}, {enamour}, {trance}, {catch}, {becharm},

{enamor}, {captivate}, {beguile}, {charm}, {bewitch}, {entrance},

{enchant}]