Definition of Captivation in English :

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Captivation meaning in English

Meaning of Captivation in English

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Captivation

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Noun

1. captivation, fascination

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

2. captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

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Captivation

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant
2.  an obsolete word for capture

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Captivation

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcaptiˌvated or ˈcaptiˌvating
1.  Obsolete
to take or hold captive
2. 
to capture the attention or affection of, as by beauty, excellence, etc.; fascinate; charm

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Captivation

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tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates
1. To attract and hold the interest of, as by beauty or wit. See Synonyms at charm.
2. Archaic To capture.

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