enamor

To enamor is defined as to cause feelings of fondness, love or devotion.

(verb)

When a man is absolutely devoted to, fascinated by and in love with his new girlfriend, this is an example of a time when she enamors him.

See enamor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to fill with love and desire; charm; captivate: now mainly in the passive voice, with of: much enamored of her

Origin: ME enamouren < OFr enamourer < en-, in + amour < L amor, love

See enamor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb 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.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English enamouren

Origin: , from Old French enamourer

Origin: : en-, causative pref.; see en-¹

Origin: + amour, love; see amour

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