cautivar

Definitions of cautivar
  1. verb
    impress greatly
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    type of:
    impresionar, marcar
    impress positively
  2. verb
    attract; cause to be enamored
    synonyms: deleitar, embrujar, encantar, extasiar, fascinar, hechizar, seducir
  3. verb
    hold spellbound
    synonyms: arrebatar, arrobar, embelesar, encantar, fascinar
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    antonyms:
    desencantar, desilusionar
    free from enchantment
    type of:
    agradar, complacer, deleitar, deleitarse, encantar, halagar
    give pleasure to or be pleasing to
  4. verb
    to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
    synonyms: encantar, fascinar, hechizar
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    type of:
    interesar, interesarse
    excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
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