Enthrall (verb)

1. To hold the attention of completely and captivate.
2. To enslave or make a thrall of.

Origin:

Middle english enthralen, from old french enthraler, en-, in + thral, thrall slave.

Examples:

1. The magician enthralled the audience with his illusions.
2. She was enthralled by the story of the lost treasure.
3. He was enthralled by her beauty and charm.
4. The audience was enthralled by the performance.
5. The novel enthralls readers with its intricate plot.