NSW Selective & Scholarship
Captivate
verb/KAP-tuh-vayt/
To hold someone's attention completely because they find it so interesting or lovely.
In contextThe dolphins in the bay captivated every child on the ferry.
Remember it
Captivate holds 'captive' — a captivating story takes your attention captive.
Use it well
Use 'captivate' when something charms and grips attention, not just mildly interests.