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Fascinate Definition & Meaning

fascinate
verb
  1. cause to be interested or curious
  2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
  3. attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"

"Fascinate" in song lyrics

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  • "I attack you fakes who vocally fail to fascinate"
    Atoms Family — Exposure
  • "I'm rated great cause the fans I fascinate"
    Grand Daddy I.U. — Something New
  • "to make a rhyme, I don't just educate or fascinate"
    Hi-Tek f/ Dion, Talib Kweli — Time

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Frequently asked questions

What does fascinate mean?
cause to be interested or curious to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
What part of speech is fascinate?
Fascinate is a verb.
How many definitions does fascinate have?
Fascinate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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