verb

To captivate means to hold someone's attention or interest. It's when something is so interesting or exciting that you can't look away or stop listening.

Example

1. The magician's tricks were so amazing that they captivated the audience's attention.
2. The new video game was so captivating that I played it for hours without getting bored.
3. The beautiful sunset captivated everyone's gaze and nobody wanted to look away.