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bewitch
[ bih-wich ]
/ bɪˈwɪtʃ /
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Definition of bewitch
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone: She lost her power to bewitch.
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Origin of bewitch
OTHER WORDS FROM bewitch
be·witch·er, nounbe·witch·er·y, nounbe·witch·ing·ness, nounbe·witch·ment, nounWords nearby bewitch
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How to use bewitch in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for bewitch
bewitch
/ (bɪˈwɪtʃ) /
verb (tr)
to attract and fascinate; enchant
to cast a spell over
Derived forms of bewitch
bewitching, adjectivebewitchingly, adverbWord Origin for bewitch
C13 bewicchen; see be-, witch
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