fascinate in WordNet English dictionary

1. attract; cause to be enamored
   "She captured all the men's hearts"
   capture  enamour  trance  catch  becharm  enamor  captivate  beguile  charm  fascinate  bewitch  entrance  enchant 
   
2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
   fascinate  transfix  grip  spellbind 
   
3. cause to be interested or curious
   intrigue  fascinate