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Word 'fascinate' in Other Languages
- fascinate in Assamese অসমীয়া
- fascinate in Bengali বাংলা
- fascinate in Bodo बड़ो
- fascinate in Dogri डोगरी
- fascinate in English
- fascinate in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- fascinate in Hindi हिन्दी
- fascinate in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- fascinate in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- fascinate in Konkani कोंकणी
- fascinate in Maithili মৈথিলী
- fascinate in Malayalam മലയാളം
- fascinate in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- fascinate in Marathi मराठी
- fascinate in Nepali नेपाली
- fascinate in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- fascinate in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- fascinate in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- fascinate in Santali
- fascinate in Sindhi سنڌي
- fascinate in Tamil தமிழ்
- fascinate in Telugu తెలుగు
- fascinate in Urdu اُردُو
Fascinate
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/
Definitions
- To attract and hold the attention or interest of someone deeply.
- To charm or captivate someone.
Usage Examples
- Her storytelling skills never fail to fascinate the audience.
- He was fascinated by the complexity of ancient architecture.
Etymology
From Latin "fascinatus," past participle of "fascinare," meaning "to bewitch" or "enchant."
Synonyms
- Captivate
- Enchant
- Mesmerize
Antonyms
- Bore
- Repel
- Disgust
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Fascinar | fas-see-NAR |
| French | Fasciner | fas-SEE-neh |
| German | Faszinieren | fas-tsi-NEER-en |
| Russian | Очаровывать | o-cha-RO-vi-vat' |
| Chinese | 迷住 | mí zhù |
| Japanese | 魅了する | miryou suru |
| Hindi | मोहित करना | mohit karna |
| Tamil | மயக்கிவிடு | mayakkividu |
| Telugu | ఆకట్టుకొను | ākaṭṭukonu |
| Bengali | মুগ্ধ করা | mugdho kôra |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, pronounced as /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/, while in British English, it can be /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/ with a slightly softer "t" sound.
Historical Usage
In the 16th century, "fascinate" was used in the context of witchcraft and magical influence. Over time, it evolved to refer to capturing attention or charm.
Cultural Nuances
In modern usage, "fascinate" can describe intellectual, emotional, or aesthetic attraction, often used in storytelling, science, and art.
More Information
The concept of fascination has been explored in psychology, describing the power of captivating attention and holding influence over others' thoughts and emotions.