absorb
absorb the attention
anesthetize
arrest
becharm
beguile
bewitch
captivate
carry away
cast a spell
catch
catch up
charm
dominate
dope
drug
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
lull to sleep
magnetize
monopolize
narcotize
obsess
occupy
occupy the attention
influence
tempt
mesmerized
mesmerizes
mesmerizing