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fascinate

/ˈfæsɪneɪt/
fas · ci · nate ˈfæs · ɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. to attract and hold the attention of someone
中文释义
使着迷
Significado en Español
fascinar
한국어 뜻
매혹하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mê hoặc, quyến rũ
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Example Sentence

Space travel has always fascinated me.

太空旅行一直让我着迷。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “fascinate”:

  1. A repel
  2. B bore
  3. C captivate
  4. D disgust
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C — captivate. “fascinate” means v. to attract and hold the attention of someone

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Stories about deep outer space never fail to ______ young children.

  1. A bore
  2. B fascinate
  3. C annoy
  4. D tire
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B — fascinate. “fascinate” means v. to attract and hold the attention of someone

Common questions about “fascinate”

What does “fascinate” mean?

fascinate — v. to attract and hold the attention of someone. In Chinese: 使着迷.

How do you pronounce “fascinate”?

fascinate is pronounced /ˈfæsɪneɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fas · ci · nate.

How do you use “fascinate” in a sentence?

Space travel has always fascinated me. (太空旅行一直让我着迷。)

What are synonyms for “fascinate”?

captivate, enthrall, intrigue — all close in meaning to fascinate (v. to attract and hold the attention of someone).

Is “fascinate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. fascinate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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