Origin: 1520–30; < LL
captīvātus (ptp. of
captīvāre to take captive), equiv. to L
captīv(
us)
captive +
-ātus -ate 1 
Related forms: cap⋅ti⋅vat⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
cap⋅ti⋅va⋅tion, noun
cap⋅ti⋅va⋅tive, adjective
cap⋅ti⋅va⋅tor, noun
Synonyms:
1. fascinate, bewitch, charm. 2. subdue.