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# captivāre **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Latin **Slug:** captivare ## Words From This Root - captivating - capable of attracting and holding interest; charming - captivate - to attract and hold the attention by charm or beauty - captivation - the state of being charmed or fascinated
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captivating
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/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
capable of attracting and holding interest; charming
captivate
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/ˈkæptəˌveɪt/
to attract and hold the attention by charm or beauty
captivation
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/ˌkæptɪˈveɪʃən/
the state of being charmed or fascinated
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