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- pronunciation:
- spel
baInd
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
spellbinds, spellbinding, spellbound |
definition: |
to hold fascinated, as though under a spell; enchant.
Her books spellbind the reader; they simply cannot be put down once begun.- similar words:
- bewitch, charm, enchant, entrance, fascinate, mesmerize
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related words: |
allure, captivate, charm, enthrall, grip, hold, immerse, intrigue, tempt, transport |
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derivation: |
spellbinding (adj.) |
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