fascinate
intermediateB2/ˈfæsɪneɪt/ · fas-ci-nate
To attract and hold the attention of someone intensely.
Meanings
To attract and hold the attention of someone intensely.
کسی کی توجہ کو شدت سے اپنی جانب متوجہ کرنا۔
دلچسپ کرنا
dilchasp karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- fascinate the audience
- fascinated by art
- fascinate with stories
Example Sentences
The documentary fascinates viewers with its stunning visuals.
یہ ڈاکیومینٹری اپنے شاندار مناظر سے ناظرین کو دلچسپ کرتی ہے۔
Yeh documentary apne shandar manazir se nazreen ko dilchasp karti hai.
She has a way of fascinating everyone she meets.
اس کے پاس ہر ایک کو دلچسپ کرنے کا ایک انداز ہے۔
Us ke paas har aik ko dilchasp karne ka aik andaaz hai.
The mysteries of the universe continue to fascinate scientists.
کائنات کے اسرار سائنسدانوں کو دلچسپ کرتے رہتے ہیں۔
Kainaat ke asraar scientists ko dilchasp karte rehte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a fascinating story that grips your attention.
Imagine a magician captivating an audience with an enchanting performance.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب میں جو خواب تھے سب دل سے اب بھی شاداب ہیں، میرے دل کو کس کی یادوں نے اب تک جگایا ہے۔
Khawab mein jo khwab the sab dil se ab bhi shaadab hain, Mere dil ko kis ki yaadon ne ab tak jagaya hai.
All the dreams that were in the dream are still vibrant, Whose memories have awakened my heart till now?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کسی چیز کی دلچسپی اس کی خوبصورتی میں ہے۔
Kisi cheez ki dilchaspai is ki khoobsurti mein hai.
The interest in something lies in its beauty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fascinare" — to ensnare, to captivate
First known use: 15th century
The word developed from Latin through Old French into Middle English, gaining its current form and meaning.