enamor

[ ih-nam-er ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.

  2. to charm or captivate (usually used in the passive and followed by of, with, or sometimes by).

Origin of enamor

1
First recorded in1350–1400; Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer; see en-1, amour
  • Also especially British, en·am·our .

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Other words from enamor

  • en·am·ored·ness; especially British, en·am·oured·ness, noun

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