fascinate

v. enchant, charm; captivate, attract

Verb
1. cause to be interested or curious
(synonym) intrigue
(hypernym) matter to, interest
(hyponym) grab, seize
(derivation) fascination, captivation
2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
(synonym) transfix, grip, spellbind
(hypernym) interest
(derivation) fascination, captivation
3. attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
(synonym) capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, bewitch, entrance, enchant
(hypernym) attract, appeal
(hyponym) hold
(derivation) captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination

v. fascinate, bewitch, enthral, allure

= fascinate, relish, mesmerise [mesmerize, -USA], enchant, charm, rivet, enthral [enthrall, -USA], love + every minute of it, entrance.
Ex: Classification fascinated him and he devoted his entire life to its study.
Ex: They all relish a fast paced working environment, rapid change and constant challenges to traditional notions of what a library and library work should be.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Have librarians become mesmerised by information technology?'.
Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.
Ex: We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.
Ex: According to this reporter, news is not solely information that shocks and rivets but a reflection of people's chosen lifestyles and the effects those choices have on us.
Ex: If one encounters a young patron who is an animal lover, the recommendation of a book such as Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' may enthrall him or her.
Ex: I loved every minute of it and it made me see just how poverty stricken Jamaica really is!.
Ex: Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.
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* fascinar a = hold + fascination for.

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Amazing people with the first call.
Said of an obscure person who amazes the world with some spectacular achievement little expected by others. Startling the world. Set the world on fire. Coming as a bombshell.