or en·thral′
transitive verb
-·thralled′, -·thrall′ing- Now Rare to make a slave of; enslave
- to hold as if in a spell; captivate; fascinate
Origin of enthrall
Middle English enthrallen: see en- and thrall
This child is enthralled by something she sees.
Enthrall is defined as to enslave someone or to completely take over someone's attention.
An example of to enthrall is for a magician to have a group of children excitedly watching his every move.
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enthrall
transitive verb
en·thralled, en·thrall·ing, en·thralls- To hold spellbound; captivate: The magic show enthralled us.
- To enslave.
Origin of enthrall
Middle English to put in bondage en- causative pref. ; see en- 1. thrall slave ; see thrall .Related Forms:
- en·thrall′ing·ly
adverb
- en·thrall′ment
noun
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present enthralls, present participle enthralling, simple past and past participle enthralled)
- To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
- To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.
Origin
en- + thrall ("to control another's mind, to enslave").
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Sentence Examples
- Some will enthrall listeners, such as urban legends.
- The game's not pretty by today's standards, but the story and the challenges still enthrall.
- With a lineup of shows designed to entertain and enthrall children, Warner Brothers will keep your kids fixed on the television for a solid four hours on Saturday mornings.
- While the toy soldier market has certainly experienced its ups and downs, the tiny figures have survived and continue to enthrall collectors and children alike.
- Nintendo-Nintendo continues to enthrall players of all ages with Gameboy, Gamecube, and the new Wii game system.
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WORDS NEAR enthrall IN THE DICTIONARY
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