Entrance

A magician steps onto a dark stage. He raises his hand, and suddenly, a dove appears from nowhere. The audience gasps. Then, with a flick of his wrist, the dove vanishes and a silk scarf floats in its place. No one can explain how he does it. The audience is not just impressed – they are held in a state of wonder, unable to look away or think of anything else. What does the magician do to the audience? He entrances them.

Entrance means to fill someone with wonder and delight, as if under a spell, holding their complete attention. Ravish, by contrast, means to fill with intense, often overwhelming pleasure or joy, sometimes with a sense of being swept away emotionally. So, entrance focuses on captivating attention and creating a state of wonder. Ravish focuses on intense emotional pleasure that can feel overpowering. In other words, a beautiful performance can entrance you; an extraordinary piece of music can ravish your soul.