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# To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" (Justin Kaplan). # To hypnotize. Source: http://www.answers.com/mesmerize?gwp=11&ver=2.3.0.609&method=3
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe word 'mesmerize' means to fascinate, compel, or hypnotize. It comes from a man named Franz Mesmer who, in the 1700s, used to hypnotize people claiming that it could cure ailments. Of course, the whole act was nothing but smoke and mirrors.
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∙ 12y agoSpell-binding and enthralling.
Hypnotizing.
The sight of the Disney Word fireworks show was mesmerizing, and my jaw dropped, for I was in shock at the wonder and beauty I was seeing.
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∙ 10y agoI tried not to let the hypnotist mesmerize me.
The amazing magician never fails to mesmerize his audiences with his incredible feats.
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∙ 10y agoOne definition of the phrase to mesmerize the moment is to take control of an audience or to captivate your listeners and have them spell bound or enthralled by your words and speech.
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∙ 13y ago"Mesmerize" is a verb.
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What is a sentence using the word mesmerize?
The hypnotist was able to mesmerize a member of the audience into believing she was a dog.
Who came up with the word mesmerize?
The origin of the word "mesmerize" is the 18th century German doctor and astrologist Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer's ideas and theories led to the discovery of hypnosis. To "mesmerize" someone is to dazzle them into a sort of trance, much like hypnosis. See the Related Link below for the Wikipedia entry.
What part of speech is mesmerize?
"Mesmerize" is a verb.
Who is mesmerize named after?
Mesmerize comes form a guy named Dr. Franz Mesmer. Last name
What is another word for the meaning of a word?
The meaning of a word is its "definition."
What is the definition of the word mesmerize?
To Mesmerize is to hypnotize, to fascinate, or to compel by fascination.
What is a sentence using the word mesmerize?
The hypnotist was able to mesmerize a member of the audience into believing she was a dog.
What is another word to hypnotize?
Mesmerize
What is the origin of the word 'mesmerize'?
An 18th-century German, Dr. Franz Mesmer, was one of the first persons of the day to work with patients inducing hypnosis, meaning "mesmerize". The word derives from the 18-century practice by the physician called Franz Anton Mesmer.
What is the origin of the word mesmerize?
dr mesmer
What is the antonym of the word mesmerize?
disenchant, bore, disinterest
What is a 9 letter word for Hypnotize?
mesmerize, spellbind
What is a four letter word starting with r that means mesmerize?
rapt
What is another word for mesmerize?
'Transfix' and 'Hypnotise' are two that spring to mind....
Who came up with the word mesmerize?
The origin of the word "mesmerize" is the 18th century German doctor and astrologist Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer's ideas and theories led to the discovery of hypnosis. To "mesmerize" someone is to dazzle them into a sort of trance, much like hypnosis. See the Related Link below for the Wikipedia entry.
What part of speech is mesmerize?
"Mesmerize" is a verb.
Give you a sentence with the word mesmerize?
Another word for spellbound, hypnotized, fascinated. The baby was mesmerized by the shiny, sparkly toy.
