spellbind (verb) – hold the complete attention of someone as though by magic; fascinate

(Pronounced spell-bined)

To remember the definition of the word spellbind, use the following mnemonic:

The wizard's spell binds (spellbind) them to their chairs so he has their complete attention.

Examples of spellbind (verb) in a sentence

Her singing would spellbind an entire stadium. 

They thought their performance would spellbind the audience, but most of them had left before they were halfway through. 

Ironically the magician consistently failed to spellbind his audience.