definiton of fascinate

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Definition of Fascinate

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

to attract and hold the interest and attention of someone

Example Sentence: The magician's performance fascinated the entire audience.

Sense 2:

to strongly appeal to someone's senses or emotions

Example Sentence: The aroma of freshly baked cookies fascinated Sara, drawing her into the bakery.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

a spellbinding or captivating quality

Example Sentence: The movie had a certain fascination that kept the audience enthralled until the end.