enamour
US enamor
/ (ɪnˈæmə) /
(tr; usually passive and foll by of) to inspire with love; captivate; charm
Origin of enamour
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How to use enamour in a sentence
You are warn'd—be arm'd; And do not lose the hope of such a husband, In being too soon enamour'd.
The Plays of Philip Massinger | Philip MassingerSinging, as if enamour'd, she resum'd And clos'd the song, with "Blessed they whose sins Are cover'd."
The Vision of Purgatory, Complete | Dante AlighieriCharm'd o'er thy bed celestial voices sing, And Seraphs hover on enamour'd wing.
The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society | Erasmus Darwin.I am something more: I am a man enamour'd of thy virtues; Thy fortitude and courage have subdued me.
The Inflexible Captive | Hannah MoreSee, see, the enamour'd sun is hasting on apace to his expecting mistress, while thou dull Night art slowly lingering yet.
Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister | Aphra Behn
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