Mesmerize definition

mĕzmə-rīz, mĕs-
mesmerized mesmerizes mesmerizing
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To hypnotize.
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To hold the attention of; transfix, captivate, fascinate, etc.
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To spellbind; enthrall.
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To spellbind; enthrall.
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To hypnotize.
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The definition of mesmerize is to hypnotize or capture and hold the attention of someone.

When an amazing toy captivates a child who cannot look away, this is an example of a situation where the toy mesmerizes the child.

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To exercise mesmerism on; to spellbind; to enthrall.

She mesmerized the audience with her tricks.

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To spellbind; enthrall.
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To hypnotize.
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Origin of mesmerize

  • Back-formation from mesmerism, thus mesmerism +"Ž -ize; first attested in 1829.

    From Wiktionary

Mesmerize Sentence Examples

  • They will mesmerize anyone looking you in the eye.

  • The variety of sights and smells will mesmerize your senses.

  • Perhaps your vampires mesmerize their victims; you could choose lenses with a swirling pattern.

  • From bras to bustiers, you can find something in leather or vinyl to mesmerize your lover if he prefers that blatantly naughty girl vibe.

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