The verb fascinate has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (3) intrigue, fascinate -- (cause to be interested or curious)
2. (3) fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind -- (to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra")
3. capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant -- (attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts")