enthralls

Example:The newborn foal captured the attention of all visitors, enthralling them with its beauty and behavior.

Definition:The animal was truly enthralling to young children, capturing their attention with its birth and growth process.

Example:The speaker's eloquent and compelling oratory held the audience so thoroughly that no one took the bathroom break.

Definition:The mysterious stories about the mysterious crypt held the audience's attention for hours.

Example:I censor cartoons for a living, yet Alex’s sketches still engage my curiosity and enthrall me with their creativity.

Definition:Aliens from a different dimension may have some unique means to engage our curiosity, enthralling us in their existence.