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fascinate

[ˈfæsəneɪt]

fascinate Definition

  • 1to attract and hold the attention of someone or something
  • 2to be very interested in something or someone

Using fascinate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fascinate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The magician fascinated the audience with his tricks.

  • Example

    I am fascinated by the history of ancient civilizations.

  • Example

    The intricate details of the painting fascinated me.

  • Example

    The idea of space travel has always fascinated me.

fascinate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for fascinate

Idioms Using fascinate

  • extremely interested in something to the point of being obsessed or overwhelmed

    Example

    She was fascinated to death by the new book series and read all the books in one week.

  • extremely interested in something to the point of being scared or frightened

    Example

    The horror movie fascinated her out of her wits, but she couldn't stop watching it.

  • distracted or attracted by something flashy or showy

    Example

    The child was fascinated by the bright lights of the carnival games.

Phrases with fascinate

  • fascinated with/by

    having a strong interest in or attraction to something or someone

    Example

    She is fascinated with the idea of living abroad.

  • a facial expression that shows great interest or curiosity

    Example

    He had a fascinated look on his face as he watched the performance.

  • fascinated crowd

    a group of people who are very interested in something or someone

    Example

    The lecture on climate change drew a fascinated crowd.

Origins of fascinate

from Latin 'fascinatus', past participle of 'fascinare', meaning 'bewitch, enchant'

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Summary: fascinate in Brief

To 'fascinate' [ˈfæsəneɪt] is to attract and hold attention, often with great interest. It can refer to anything from a captivating performance to an intriguing idea, as in 'I am fascinated by the history of ancient civilizations.' 'Fascinate' extends into phrases like 'fascinated with/by,' and idioms like 'fascinated to death,' denoting extreme interest or distraction.