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Fascinate
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Simple meaning
What does Fascinate mean?
Fascinate means to strongly interest someone.
Dictionary definition
To interest or attract someone very strongly.
Example sentences
Fascinate in a sentence
easy
Dinosaurs fascinate many children.
medium
The mystery story began to fascinate the whole class.
hard
A strong speaker can fascinate listeners with vivid details.
Synonyms
Words like Fascinate
interestUse for getting someone's attention.
captivateUse for holding attention strongly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
boreUse for making someone lose interest.
repelUse for pushing interest away.
Word family
Fascinate word family
Base word
fascinate
verb
fascinates
Strongly interests.
verb
fascinated
Strongly interested.
verb
fascinating
Very interesting.
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Practice 1
What does fascinate mean?
Fascinate means to strongly interest someone.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fascinate?
Captivate is close in meaning to fascinate in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fascinate?
Bore contrasts with fascinate.
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