verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

enchants, captivates, attracts, exerts, holds

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Example Sentences

Example:The performance enchants the entire audience.

Definition:to make very happy or pleased; please very much

From enchants

Example:The story captivates people all over the world.

Definition:to attract (someone) and hold his or her attention and interest

From captivates

Example:The news story attracts a large audience.

Definition:to draw or bring (someone) toward oneself or oneself toward (someone)

From attracts

Example:The book exerts a powerful influence.

Definition:to have or cause to have a specified force or influence

From exerts

Example:She holds her listeners with her artful command of voice and tone.

Definition:to arrest the attention of

From holds