absorb
absorb the attention
arrest
becharm
beguile
bewitch
captivate
carry away
cast a spell
catch
catch up
charm
enchant
engage
engage the attention
engage the mind
engage the thoughts
engross
engross the mind
engross the thoughts
enrapture
enravish
enthrall
entrance
exercise
fascinate
grab
grip
hold
hold spellbound
hold the interest
hypnotize
immerse
infatuate
intrigue
involve
involve the interest
mesmerize
monopolize
obsess
occupy
occupy the attention
preoccupy
shine
spell
take up
trance
transport
vamp
spellbound
hypnotise
influence
interest
mesmerise
tempt
spellbinding
spellbinds