English Dictionary
Definition of “enchant”
enchant (ɪnˈtʃɑːnt
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to cast a spell on; bewitch
- to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm
Alternative Forms
enˈchanter noun enˈchantress feminine noun Word Origin
C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre to chant a spell, from cantāre to chant, from canere to sing
Synonyms
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fascinate,
delight,
charm,
entrance,
dazzle,
captivate,
enthral,
beguile,
bewitch,
ravish,
mesmerize,
hypnotize,
cast a spell on
enrapture,
enamour,
spellbind,
Usage examples
The sight of all the white boats on the brilliant blue water never failed to enchant her.
St. James, Ian, Final Resort (1994)To enchant global audiences with its unique idiom, Bollywood will have to retain its local essence while adapting itself to the pulse of la.
Business Today (2003)THE hot new animated film Robots will shortly arrive in Australian cinemas and is sure to enchant viewers both young and old.
Australian News Misc (2005)The co-hosts have shown the ability to uplift and enchant not only a nation but the entire world.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Now, at last, he remembered the Pearl and slowly began to enchant the Serpent, making a charm of the names of his parents.
Travers, P L, What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story (1989)
