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Fascinate
Pronunciation : Fas"ci*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fascinated
Part of Speech : p.
Etymology : [L. fascinare; cf. Gr.
Definition : 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier).
2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. there be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy. Bacon.
Syn. -- To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract.
pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating (.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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