enamor

[ ih-nam-er ]

/ ɪˈnæm ər /

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verb (used with object)

to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and followed by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.

to charm or captivate (usually used in the passive and followed by of, with, or sometimes by).

OTHER WORDS FOR enamor

2 fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.

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Also especially British, en·am·our .

Origin of enamor

First recorded in1350–1400; Middle English enamouren, from Old French enamourer; see en-¹, amour

OTHER WORDS FROM enamor

en·am·ored·ness; especially British, en·am·oured·ness, noun

How to use enamor in a sentence

West Africa’s political elites have long been enamored with the UK’s leading education system.
The UK education system has provided a safe haven for corrupt Nigerian politicians|Tolu Olasoji|February 15, 2021|Quartz