Predicate: mesmerize

mesmerize: Frames file for 'mesmerize' based on internet usage examples, membership in VN. Verbnet entry 31.1, comparison to 'hypnotize.'

Roleset id: mesmerize.01 , hypnotize, spellbind, vncls: 31.1, framnet:

mesmerize.01: Frame created by Claire

Roles:

        Arg0: mesmerizer (vnrole: 31.1-Cause)
        Arg1: mesmerized, victim (vnrole: 31.1-Experiencer)
        Arg2: instrument, if separate from arg 0

Example: Transitive, all arguments

        Mary mesmerized John with her cat-like gaze.

        Arg0: Mary
        Rel: mesmerized
        Arg1: John
        Arg2: with her cat-like gaze

Example: Simple Transitive

        Mary's cat-like gaze mesmerized John.

        Arg0: Mary's cat-like gaze
        Rel: mesmerized
        Arg1: John