fascinate

/ˈfæsəˌneɪt/
verb
  1. To attract and hold the attention or interest of someone completely.
    • Ancient history has always fascinated me.
    • The way the magician moved his hands fascinated the audience.
    • The documentary about deep-sea creatures fascinated viewers around the world.
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