captivate
/ˈkæptɪˌveɪt/
cap · ti · vate
ˈkæp · tɪ · ˌveɪt
English Definition
v. to attract and hold the interest of
Significado en Español
cautivar, fascinar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mê hoặc, thu hút
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “captivate”:
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A
bore
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B
enchant
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C
repel
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D
disgust
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B — enchant.
“captivate” means v. to attract and hold the interest of
Common questions about “captivate”
What does “captivate” mean?
captivate — v. to attract and hold the interest of. In Chinese: 迷住，吸引.
How do you pronounce “captivate”?
captivate is pronounced /ˈkæptɪˌveɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cap · ti · vate.
Is “captivate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. captivate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
