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cativou

[kɐ.ti.ˈvoʊ]
verb
captivated, enchanted, charmed
1. Past tense of 'cativar' - to capture the attention or affection of someone; to charm or enchant
The performance captivated the audience.
A performance cativou o público.
2. To win over someone's heart or loyalty through appeal or attraction
Her smile captivated him from the first moment.
O sorriso dela o cativou desde o primeiro momento.
3. To hold someone's interest or attention completely
The story captivated readers worldwide.
A história cativou leitores em todo o mundo.
Synonyms
encantoufascinnouseduziuconquistouatraiu
Antonyms
desagradourepeliuafastou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cativou
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cativou
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cativar o coração
cativar a atenção
cativar a imaginação
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