Basic Details
Word: Fascinate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To have the strong attention and interest of someone; to capture someone's curiosity.
Synonyms: Captivate, enthrall, enchant
Antonyms: Bore, disinterest, repulse
Idioms and Phrases
- Fascinated by something: To be extremely interested or attracted to something. Example: "She was fascinated by the stars and wanted to become an astronomer."
- Fascinate to the core: To capture someone's full attention and interest completely. Example: "The magician's tricks fascinated the audience to the core."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bright colours of the butterfly fascinated the children watching it in the garden.
Example 2: He was fascinated by the stories of ancient civilizations and loved to read books about them.
Example 3: When the teacher told her about the mysteries of the ocean, every student was fascinated and eager to learn more.
Fun Fact
The word "fascinate" comes from the Latin word "fascinare," which means "to bewitch or enchant." This shows how strong the feeling of fascination can be, almost like being under a spell!
Famous Quote
"To be fascinated by something is the beginning of a journey towards knowledge and passion." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fascinate" mean?
a) To annoy someone
b) To lose interest
c) To capture someone's attention
d) To confuse someone
Answer: c) To capture someone's attention
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fascinate"?
a) Bore
b) Captivate
c) Ignore
d) Repulse
Answer: b) Captivate
3. What is an antonym of "fascinate"?
a) Captivate
b) Enchant
c) Disinterest
d) Enthrall
Answer: c) Disinterest
4. Which sentence uses "fascinate" correctly?
a) The dull movie tried to fascinate the audience but failed.
b) The lively discussion fascinated everyone in the room.
c) The busy street was fascinate with traffic.
d) The quiet library was a place to fascinate.
Answer: b) The lively discussion fascinated everyone in the room.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "fascinate"?
a) Fascinated by something
b) Lost in thought
c) In hot water
d) All in the same boat
Answer: a) Fascinated by something
