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captivate verb

  /ˈkæptəˌveɪt/ , /ˈkæptəˌvət/ , /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ , /ˈkæptɪvət/
  • (figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
 boeien, bekoren, fascineren

captive noun

  /ˈkæptɪv/
  • One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.
  • One held prisoner.
  • A captive insurance company, a subsidiary of a company used as its internal insurer.
 gevangene

captive adjective

  /ˈkæptɪv/
  • Held prisoner; not free; confined.
 gevangen

captivating adjective

  /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ , /ˈkæptɪvæɪtɪŋ/ , [ˈkæptɪveɪɾɪŋ] , [ˈkæptɪvæɪɾɪŋ]
  • Showing great beauty; beautiful.
 boeiend, bekoorlijk

captivity noun

  /kæpˈtɪvɪti/
  • The state of being captive.
 gevangenschap
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