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- pronunciation:
- ihn
chaent
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enchants, enchanting, enchanted |
| definition 1: |
to put under a magic spell, or as if under a magic spell; bewitch.
The witch enchanted the castle so that all who entered it turned to stone.Her beautiful eyes enchanted him.- synonyms:
- bewitch, charm, hex
- similar words:
- beguile, hoodoo, jinx
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| definition 2: |
to charm and delight.
This music just enchants me.- synonyms:
- charm, spellbind
- antonyms:
- bore, disenchant, irritate
- similar words:
- allure, beguile, bewitch, captivate, delight, enrapture, enthrall, entrance, fascinate, mesmerize
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| related words: |
intrigue, ravish, tempt, transport, witch |
adverb + (v.)enchant
completely, totally, truly
(v.)enchant
+ noun
adult, audience, beauty, lady, object, possibility, tree, visitor
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| derivation: |
enchanted (adj.) |
The word enchant
contains the following part:
en-1, em-1
Latin
prefix
that means to put into; cause to be or have
  Example words:
embark, embarrass, embattle, embed, emblazon, embody, embolden, embrace, embroider, employ, empower, enable, enact, enamor, encamp, encase, enchant, encircle, enclose, encode, encompass, encounter, endear, endure, enfold, enforce, engage, engulf, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enlist, enrage, enrich, enroll, ensure, entangle, entitle, entrust, envelop
- antonyms:
- de-, dis-, un-
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