<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence</li><li>enchant</li><li>Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him</li><li>Synonyms: charm, bewitch, fascinate</li><li>Obsolete: to capture; subjugate</li><li>Synonyms: subdue</li></ul>