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in-THRORL/ɪnˈθrɔːl/

To enthral is to capture someone’s whole attention; to fascinate (UK spelling, one l): enthral the foyer, an enthralling film. Fascinate is the close twin; a good film is not a staffed sitting.

Meaning

To capture someone’s whole attention; to fascinate (UK spelling).

Examples

• “A film that will enthral the foyer does not staff the sitting.”
• “Fascinate is the close twin. Grip is everyday. A film is comms. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then screen the film if the spare has still signed in.”

Good to know

Hold the whole attention (UK spelling). Close: fascinate. A film ≠ a staffed sitting.

Near in meaning

captivate, fascinate, grip

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