Fascinate (verb)

1. Attract and hold the attention and interest of (someone).
2. Have a powerful and irresistible effect on.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french fasciner or latin fascinare "bewitch", from fascinum "charm", from fascis "bundle, pack".

Examples:

1. The book fascinated me from the first page.
2. The science experiment fascinated the students.
3. The snake charmer's performance fascinated the crowd.
4. He was fascinated by the intricacies of the watch.
5. She was fascinated by the ancient ruins.