Captivate

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To take prisoner; to capture; to subdue. [Obs.] Their woes whom fortune captivates. Shak.

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.

Synonyms: enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; facinate; capture; lead captive.

Part of speech: participle (p.)

Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. Women have been captivate ere now. Shak.