Enthralls

/ɪnˈθrɔːlz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular or plural form; captivates someone completely or holds them under one's control.

Etymology

From enthrall verb, with -s suffix for third-person present tense. The root 'thrall' comes from Old Norse meaning slave or captive.

Kelly Says

When we say 'a magician enthralls the audience,' we're using a word that originally described actual slavery to describe the complete attention and fascination someone captures.

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