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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Captivated; p. pr. & vb. n.Captivating.] [L. captivatus, p. p. of captivare to capture, fr. captivus captive. See Captive.] 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. Syn. -- To enslave; subdue; overpower; charm; enchant; bewitch; fascinate; capture; lead captive. Cap"tivate (), p. a.[L. captivatus.] Taken prisoner; made captive; insnared; charmed. Women have been captivate ere now. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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