1. (

• intrigue ,
• fascinate

) cause to be interested or curious ;

2. (

• fascinate ,
• transfix ,
• grip ,
• spellbind

) to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" ;

3. (

• capture ,
• enamour ,
• trance ,
• catch ,
• becharm ,
• enamor ,
• captivate ,
• beguile ,
• charm ,
• fascinate ,
• bewitch ,
• entrance ,
• enchant ,

) attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts" ;