Captivate (verb)

1. To attract and hold the attention of someone, typically by being interesting, entertaining, or attractive.
2. To take as a prisoner.

Origin:

1590s, from latin captivatus, past participle of captivare "seize, take prisoner", from captus "seized", past participle of capere "seize".

Examples:

1. The magician's performance captivated the audience.
2. Her beauty captivated him at first sight.
3. The book captivated me from the first page.
4. The music captivated the listeners.
5. The enemy was captured and captivated.