fascinate (
http://definr.com/fascinate)
v 1: cause to be interested or curious [syn:
intrigue]
2: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing
terror or awe: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated
the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its
prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman [syn:
transfix,
grip,
spellbind]
3: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's
hearts" [syn:
capture,
enamour,
trance,
catch,
becharm,
enamor,
captivate,
beguile,
charm,
bewitch,
entrance,
enchant]