enchant Definition
en·chant (en c̸hant′, -c̸hänt′; -in-)
transitive verb
- to cast a spell over, as by magic; bewitch
- to charm greatly; delight
Etymology: ME enchanten < OFr enchanter < L incantare, to bewitch < in- (intens.) + cantare, sing: see chant
enchant Related Forms
en·chant′er noun
enchant Synonyms
enchant
v.
enchant Usage Examples
Object
- isle: A little further south, meet the regular ferry to the enchanted isle of Arran.
- forest: The story itself focuses on an enchanted forest where the Tree of Life stood beside the Fountain of Living Water.
- castle: He then placed all his loot inside the enchanted castle in different places.
- palace: Then she calls on the infernal spirits to raze her enchanted palace to the ground, burying within its ruins her fatal love.
- audience: More recently she returned to the New Vic to enchant younger audiences in The Greatest Drummer In The World.
- island: Go on an intriguing puzzle journey through 50 puzzles leading you around an enchanted desert island.
Subject
- music: Enchanted by the music emanating from the area, he quickly fell asleep.
- beauty: We were enchanted by the beauty of the area and felt the facilities and food to be excellent.
- scenery: Be inspired by the music, enchanted by the scenery and enjoy the unique experience which is the Swaledale Festival.
Modifying Another Word
- utterly: It seems that all who travel to New Zealand come back utterly enchanted.
- so: The larger trees are fast losing that look of smiling youth which so enchants us in young newly planted wood.
- still: The said guest still enchanted by this behavior would like to carry on playing, so throws the ball one more time.
- truly: In any case, how truly enchanted are such efforts?
- immediately: We entered the park after a comfort stop and were immediately enchanted by the profusion of birds.
- even: Its grace and timeless beauty never fail to enchant even the most experienced traveler.
Used with why or when
when: Vegetables are also rewarding - children are enchanted when they dig up the earth and discover a treasure trove of potatoes beneath.
Preposition: with
place: My brother and sister will be enchanted with this place.
Preposition: by
- music: Enchanted by the music emanating from the area, he quickly fell asleep.
- beauty: We were enchanted by the beauty of the area and felt the facilities and food to be excellent.
- scenery: Be inspired by the music, enchanted by the scenery and enjoy the unique experience which is the Swaledale Festival.
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