entrance

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Entrance has two distinct meanings depending on pronunciation.

With stress on the first syllable, an entrance is a way in—a door, gate, or opening that allows access: the entrance to the building, the main entrance.

It also means the act of entering: She made a grand entrance.

With stress on the second syllable, to entrance is to fill with wonder or delight, to captivate completely: The magician entranced the audience.

Someone entranced is spellbound, as if in a trance.

doorway

door

Hinged room barrier

gateHinged barrier in fence
portalImposing entrance or gate
thresholdPoint of beginning

foyer · vestibule · lobby · archway · gateway · passage · opening · portico · antechamber · hall

captivation

mesmerize

Capture attention completely

spellbindCaptivate completely, immovably
bewitchCaptivate by supernatural means
hypnotizeInduce altered consciousness

enthrallment · fascination · rapture · transfixed · captivate · beguile · dazzle · awe · wonder · stupefaction

initiation

ritual

Ceremonial set of actions

inductionFormal admission process
inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
commencementAct of starting

ceremony · orientation · matriculation · investiture · installation · consecration · swearing-in · admission · enrollment · pledging

admission

ticket

Entry permit slip

feePayment for service
passMove beyond or decline
guestlistRecord of expected attendees

RSVP · exclusive · admittance · access · membership · credentials · clearance · bouncer · doorman · checkpoint

driveway

Private residential road

garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
carportRoofed vehicle shelter
pavementHard road covering

asphalt · gravel · cobblestone · gate · curb · parking · turnabout · forecourt · apron · walkway

entrance

door

mesmerize

ritual

ticket

driveway

entrance

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