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en·am·or
 enamor
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- pronunciation:
- ih
nae
m
 r
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enamors, enamoring, enamored |
| definition: |
to inspire love or fondness in.
A certain young lady enamored him while he was visiting there. |
adverb + (v.)enamor
clearly, equally, exactly, immediately, less, overly, particularly, thoroughly, totally
(v.)enamor
+ noun
coach, culture, design, dream, idea, image, past, technology, theory
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The word enamor
contains the following parts:
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-
am, ama, amor
Latin
root
that means love, friendship
Example words:
amateur, amateurish, amatory, amiable, amicable, amity, amorous, amour, enamor, enemy, inimical, paramour
- synonyms:
- phil, philo, -philia, -phile
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