captivate

/ˈkæptɪveɪt/verb

To hold someone's full attention through charm or fascination.

Example sentence

“The storyteller captivated the children for a whole hour.”

Stronger than 'interest': a captivated audience cannot look away. Usually appears in the passive, 'captivated by'.

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