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My father was the king of the joke-tellers. I was so impressed as a child watching him, holding people in rapt attention.
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Meaning of "rapt" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RAPT

From Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RAPT

rapt  [ræpt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAPT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rapt is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RAPT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rapt

Rapt or RAPT may refer to: ▪ Rapt, a 2009 French dramatic film ▪ Rapt: la séparation des races, a 1934 movie directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff ▪ Rapt. Dept., a 2005 single/EP from Yourcodenameis:Milo ▪ Rapt, a king of the Hasdingi Vandals ▪ Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust, a charity which helps people with drug and alcohol dependence move towards, achieve and maintain drug and crime-free lives ▪ Reverse Address and Port Translation, a variation of Network Address Translation in computing ▪ Retractable Amphibious Pontoon Technology, a retractable pontoon system for the float plane industry being developed by Tigerfish Aviation ▪ RAPT1, a symbol for the mammalian target of rapamycin protein ▪ RATP Group, the world's fifth largest public transport company operating all modes of collective mobility – bus, metro, trains and trams.

Definition of rapt in the English dictionary

The definition of rapt in the dictionary is totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp through or as if through emotion. Other definition of rapt is characterized by or proceeding from rapture.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAPT


adapt
əˈdæpt
apt
æpt
bitch-slapped
ˈbɪtʃˌslæpt
booby-trapped
ˈbuːbɪtræpt
chapped
tʃæpt
handicapped
ˈhændɪˌkæpt
kidnapped
ˈkɪdnæpt
overlapped
ˈəʊvəˌlæpt
rapped
ræpt
scrapped
skræpt
slapped
slæpt
snapped
snæpt
snowcapped
ˈsnəʊˌkæpt
strapped
stræpt
trapped
træpt
uncapped
ʌnˈkæpt
unmapped
ʌnˈmæpt
untapped
ʌnˈtæpt
wrapped
ræpt
zapped
zæpt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAPT

rapper
rapping
rapport
rapportage
rapporteur
rapprochement
rapscallion
raptatorial
raptly
raptness
raptor
raptorial
rapture
raptureless
raptures
rapturist
rapturize
rapturous
rapturously
rapturousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAPT

chapt
coapt
dewlapt
enrapt
leapt
misadapt
overapt
periapt
preadapt
readapt
unapt
usucapt

Synonyms and antonyms of rapt in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RAPT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rapt» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of rapt

Translation of «rapt» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAPT

Find out the translation of rapt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rapt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rapt» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

全神贯注
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

embelesada
570 millions of speakers

English

rapt
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मगन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طرب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пристальное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

extasiada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবিষ্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

extasié
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rapt
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verzückt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

うっとりしている
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황홀한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rapt
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hoan hỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெய் மறந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mest
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rapito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

urzeczony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пильну
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rapt
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βυθισμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opgetrek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

försjunken
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

henført
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rapt

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAPT»

The term «rapt» is regularly used and occupies the 58.262 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAPT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rapt

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2 QUOTES WITH «RAPT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rapt.
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Carol Leifer
My father was the king of the joke-tellers. I was so impressed as a child watching him, holding people in rapt attention.
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David Rakoff
'Play It Again Sam's opening shot is the same as 'Purple Rose's final one: a close-up of a face, rapt in a movie house. I've certainly felt that in my life. I've been known to cry watching Gene Kelly.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAPT»

Discover the use of rapt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rapt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life
A revolutionary look at how what we pay attention to determines how we experience life Acclaimed behavioral science writer Winifred Gallagher's Rapt makes the radical argument that much of the quality of your life depends not on fame or ...
Winifred Gallagher, 2009
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Rapt in the Name: The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable ...
The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable Religion in Central India Ramdas Lamb. Rapt in the Name The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable Religion in Central India Ramdas Lamb State University of New York Press Published by ...
Ramdas Lamb, 2012
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Rapt in Plaid: Canadian Literature and Scottish Tradition
Illustrate a long-lasting connection between Scottish and Canadian literary traditions and illuminates the way Scottish ideas and values still wield surprising power in Canadian politics, education, theology, economics and social mores. ...
Elizabeth Waterston, 2003
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The Ballad Rapt
The Winged Way presents Ian Robertson Duncan's first book of poems. In these ballads, incantations, sonnets and haiku, Duncan explores a metaphysics of body and world in a form called the wordsong.
Ian Robertson Duncan, 2008
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Really Rapt
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‎1991
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Rapt in colour: Korean textiles and costumes of the Chosǒn ...
;This book should provide a greaternderstanding of Korean culture and art. Illustrated throughout in colour, iteatures traditional costumes and textile samples.
Claire Roberts, Tong-hwa Hŏ, Powerhouse Museum, 1998
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Rapt in Awe
rapt in awe: releasing the inner freak is a practical manual for being spiritual in a material world. Thought provoking text blends new science with ancient spiritual outlooks, and reveals how this can be integrated into our daily lives.
Lee White, 2003
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Drug Treatment in Prison: An Evaluation of the RAPt ...
The findings of a two-year study into the effectiveness of the RAPt drug treatment programme which enables male prisoners with self-confessed problems of substance misuse to lead a drug and alcohol-free life in prison and in the community ...
Carol Martin, Elaine Player, 2000
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Decker's Dream, in Which, Being Rapt with a Poetical ...
I hereby certify that the impression Qf this reprint qf Decker's Dreame is strictly limited to twenty-size copies, no peafect copy being preserved either in the waste or even in proofsheets. May, 1860. m wmcn, BEING RAPT WITH A POETICAL ...
Thomas Dekker, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, 1860
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Contested Paternity: Constructing Families in Modern France
To both secular and ecclesiastical authorities, marriage needed the free and unfettered agreement of all the parties, particularly the parents. Seduction by fraud and violence, especially rapt de séduction, was against the will and consent of the ...
Rachel G. Fuchs, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAPT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rapt is used in the context of the following news items.
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Arthur Taylor 'rapt' with voting ruling
An Auckland prisoner says he is rapt with a court ruling that a law banning all prisoners from voting breaches their human rights. Arthur Taylor in the High Court ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
2
Rapt to be back at the 'G': Lyon
“We're rapt to be going back to the MCG,” he said. “We want to enjoy playing on the ground, playing a good brand of footy and hopefully getting across the line.”. «Fremantle Dockers, Jul 15»
3
I'm rapt for Schneids: Sinclair
“I've just been rapt with the way I've played the first 10 rounds.” Become a member today! Call 1300 GO SAINTS or visit HERE. The news that St Kilda had ... «St Kilda, Jun 15»
4
rapt studio to transform industrial warehouse into office development
'make' is a project by southern california-based real estate developers cruzan. working with rapt studio and OJB landscape, they are converting a 175,000 sq ... «Designboom, Mar 15»
5
Conde Nast Entertainment Taps Rapt For Interactive Video
Condé Nast Entertainment, the multichannel video production arm of the high-end magazine publisher, has partnered with Rapt Media to create interactive ... «MediaPost Communications, Mar 15»
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Conde Nast Teams With Rapt Media For Interactive Video Content
Condé Nast and Rapt will work together to create engaging online video content for many CNE brands, including Wired, Vanity Fair, and GQ. Content created by ... «Tubefilter, Mar 15»
7
Foley rapt as Cheike drops old pals act
Western Force coach Michael Foley believes the Australian Rugby Union is finally heading in the right direction after ditching its jobs-for-the-boys mentality. «The West Australian, Mar 15»
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Ravi Coltrane Quartet fire up at rapt Ronnie Scott's
As a leader, Ravi Coltrane has many great qualities: authority; and something much rarer – unselfishness, modesty and grace. Time and time again at this ... «Jazzwise magazine, Mar 15»
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New drama RAPT released today on RTÉ Player
RAPT is set in a Dublin, where, in a single instant, everyone disappears. Everyone that is, bar a paramedic and single mum Ange Smith, played by Sarah Jane ... «RTE.ie, Feb 15»
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RAPT Closes $7 Million Financing and Appoints Industry Leader as …
In conjunction with the close of the new round of financing, RAPT named Cathal ... the industry make him the ideal person to make RAPT a major industry player. «MarketWatch, Dec 14»

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