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captivate meaning in Tamil

கவர் kavar

/ˈkæptɪveɪt/US/ˈkæptəˌveɪt/

captivate in Tamil: கவர் (kavar). In English, captivate means to make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.

Tamil words for captivate

to attract and hold (someone’s) attention and interest
கவர் kavar

English meaning of captivate

  1. verb To make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.
  2. verb To capture or control (the mind, etc.); to subdue, to subjugate.
  3. verb To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
  4. adjective Made captive; taken prisoner; captured, subdued.

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Questions about captivate in Tamil

What is the meaning of captivate in Tamil?
Captivate in Tamil is கவர் (kavar).
captivate என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Captivate: கவர் (kavar).
What does captivate mean in English?
Captivate means to make (a person, an animal, etc.) a captive; to take prisoner; to capture, to subdue.

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