enthrall
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verb (used with object)
1.
to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
2.
to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.
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| —vb , (US) -thrals, -thralls, -thralling, -thralled | |
| 1. | to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate |
| 2. | obsolete to hold as thrall; enslave |
| [C16: from | |
| enthrall or enthrall | |
| —vb | |
| [C16: from | |
| en'thraller or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thralment or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thrallment or enthrall | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
enthrall
also enthral, 1570s, from en- "make, put in" + thrall. Related: Enthralled (pp. adj.).
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Example sentences
But if it does not continuously enthrall the mind it does catch the eye.
Still, the great old problems have an extraordinary power to enthrall.
Books were freely available, it was known what would enthrall the theatergoers.
Tail wagging, he seemed satisfied that he was still able to enthrall a crowd.
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