spellbind

/ˈspɛlˌbaɪnd/
verb
  1. To hold someone's complete attention as if by magic; to fascinate or enchant.
    • The storyteller could spellbind the audience for hours with tales of adventure.
    • The documentary about deep-sea creatures will spellbind viewers of all ages.
    • Her performance on stage never fails to spellbind everyone in the theater.
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