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Definition of Captivates
1. captivate [v] - See also: captivate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Captivates
Literary usage of Captivates
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Meditations and Contemplations by James Hervey (1813)
"Some enticing vanity, which we had solemnly renounced, again practices its wiles,
and again captivates our affections. How often has an un- weary glance ..."
2. Southern California by Benjamin Cummings Truman (1903)
"There is a flavor of romance about orange growing that captivates seekers after
occidental homes ..."
3. A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous Or Parallel Expressions by Richard Soule (1891)
"Charmer, the one who delights, captivates, or fascinates- Enchantment, «. I.
Enchanting, overpowering by magic or spells or incantations or sorcery, ..."
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