captivate

Even while Hitler and Mao still captivate the popular imagination, one of the great monsters of the 20th century recedes.

Why did The Princess Bride captivate America in the year of Watergate?

Her childlike delight in the world and occasional melancholic outbursts captivate Marcenat completely.

Whatever tells us of the yet unknown attraction can charm, interest, delight, and captivate us.

"I am quite innocent of any intention to captivate," replied Fanny.

His speeches have a freedom and a rhythmical flow which captivate the hearer.

The interests of a moment engross and captivate the passions, and kindle ardours which burn with incessant vigour.

But there were added minor articles of use and fancy to please the youth or captivate the imagination of the women in the tribes.