enthrall
US
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/
UK
/ɪnˈθrɔːl/
Meaning
To hold someone's attention completely because something is extremely interesting, beautiful, or exciting.
किसी को इतना मोहित या मंत्रमुग्ध कर देना कि उसका पूरा ध्यान उसी पर लगा रहे।
Examples
“The storyteller enthralled the children with a tale about a hidden kingdom.”
“Her account of the mountain rescue enthralled everyone in the room.”
“We were enthralled by the dancer's graceful movements.”
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Not natural: The film enthralled to me.
Better: The film enthralled me.
Enthrall is transitive here, so it takes a direct object without “to.”
यहाँ enthrall के बाद सीधा object आता है; उसके पहले “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: I was enthrall by the performance.
Better: I was enthralled by the performance.
After “was,” use the past participle “enthralled” in this passive construction.
इस passive वाक्य में “was” के बाद past participle “enthralled” आएगा।
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Learner tip
Use enthrall for intense attention, often from a story or performance; it is stronger than simply interest.
Enthrall तब कहें जब कोई कहानी या प्रदर्शन किसी का पूरा ध्यान बाँध ले; इसका असर साधारण interest से ज़्यादा होता है।