enamor
Americanverb (used with object)
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to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimeswith ).
to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
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to charm or captivate (usually used in the passive and followed by of , with , or sometimesby ).
Other Word Forms
- enamoredness noun
Etymology
Origin of enamor
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer; en- 1, amour
Example Sentences
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So yeah, calling Kuechly a sure thing isn't going to do much to enamor Seahawks fans with the idea of their team choosing him with the No. 12 overall pick.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2012
His work with prints helped spread his fame around the world, although they did little to enamor the critics who became increasingly hostile to his work.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2011
Phantasms these That now enamor us decrepit, by The light of that prime beauty!
From Modern Italian Poets Essays and Versions by Howells, William Dean
Why does my face so much enamor thee, That to the garden fair thou turnest not, Which under the rays of Christ is blossoming?
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 by Various
I say that when I think upon her worth, So sweet doth Love make himself feel to me, That if I then did not my courage lose, Speaking I would enamor all mankind.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 by Various
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