to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant

Her blue eyes and red hair captivated him.

Obsolete . to capture; subjugate.

verb

disgust , disillusion , offend , repel , repulse

verb

allure , beguile , bewitch , charm , dazzle , delight , draw , enamour , enrapture , enslave , ensnare , entertain , enthrall , entrance , fascinate , gratify , grip , hold , hook , hypnotize , infatuate , intrigue , lure , magnetize , make a hit with , mesmerize , please , rope in , seduce , spellbind , sweep off one’s feet , take , turn one on , vamp , wile , win , enchant , amuse , attract , capture , catch , elate , enamor , ensorcel , excite , influence , overtake , satisfy , subdue , transport , woo