transitive verb (-vated; -vating) Date: circa 1555 seize , capture , to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal, see: attract captivation noun captivator noun
CAPTIVATE
Meaning of CAPTIVATE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012