I. ˈkaptə̇ˌvāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin captivatus, past participle of captivare, from Latin captivus captive
1. archaic : take or hold as prisoner or prize : seize , capture
our prize, captivated from the British in a fair fight — P.L.Ford
2. : to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal precluding considered reservation
every charm of person and address that can captivate a woman — Jane Austen
captivated the delegates with his patriotic speech
Synonyms: see attract
II. adjective
Etymology: Late Latin captivatus
obsolete : captivated