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fascinate

CEFR: B2

To attract and hold the intense interest, curiosity, and admiration of someone irresistibly.

Synonyms

captivate
intrigue
beguile

Common Collocations

fascinate scientists
fascinated by
continue to fascinate

Example Sentence

The ability of migratory songbirds to navigate by star constellations has long fascinated behavioral biologists.

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