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enrapture

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en⋅rap⋅ture

[en-rap-cher]
–verb (used with object), -tured, -tur⋅ing.
to move to rapture; delight beyond measure: We were enraptured by her singing.

Origin:
1730–40; en- 1 + rapture


en⋅rap⋅tured⋅ly, adverb


enthrall, transport, entrance, enchant.
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en·rap·ture   (ěn-rāp'chər)   
tr.v.   en·rap·tured, en·rap·tur·ing, en·rap·tures
To fill with rapture or delight.
en·rap'ture·ment n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to have a powerful, agreeable, and often overwhelming emotional effect on someone: enraptured by the music; scenery that entranced us; a painting that ravished the eye; thrilled by their success; transported with joy.
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