01 v. t. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.
imp. & p. p.
Captivated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Captivating
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1.
To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue.[Obs.]“Their woes whom fortune captivates.” — Shak.
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2.
To acquire ascendancy over by reason of some art or attraction; to fascinate; to charm; as, Cleopatra captivated Antony; the orator captivated all hearts.“Small landscapes of captivating loveliness.” — W. Irving.