enamor
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en·am·or
(ĭ-năm′ər)tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors
To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.
[Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer : en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + amour, love; see amour.]
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en•am•or
(ɪˈnæm ər)v.t.
to fill or inflame with love; charm; captivate (usu. used in the passive and fol. by of).
Also, esp. Brit.,en•am′our.Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
enamor
Past participle: enamored
Gerund: enamoring
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Verb | 1. | enamor - attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts" bewitch, captivate, charm, enamour, entrance, trance, enchant, becharm, beguile, capture, fascinate, catch hold - hold the attention of; "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound" attract, appeal - be attractive to; "The idea of a vacation appeals to me"; "The beautiful garden attracted many people" work - gratify and charm, usually in order to influence; "the political candidate worked the crowds" |
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