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me
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Third Person
mesmerizes
Present Participle
mesmerizing
Past Tense
mesmerized
Past Participle
mesmerized
1
to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else
transitive
- The hypnotic dance performance mesmerized the audience, holding their attention until the very end.
- The magician's tricks mesmerized the crowd, leaving them in awe of his skill.
- The stunning artwork in the gallery mesmerized visitors, drawing them into its beauty.
- The singer's powerful voice mesmerized the audience, leaving them spellbound.
- The intricate details of the intricate puzzle mesmerized her, making her lose track of time.
2
to cause a state of hypnosis
transitive
- His deep voice seemed to mesmerize everyone in the room.
- The hypnotist mesmerized the volunteer, guiding them into a deep trance.
- The soft, melodic music seemed to mesmerize her, calming her nerves.
- The magician used his eyes to mesmerize the volunteer before performing the trick.
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