enchant

American

[en-chant, -chahnt] / ɛnˈtʃænt, -ˈtʃɑnt /

verb (used with object)

to subject to magical influence; bewitch.

fairytales about witches who enchant handsome princes and beautiful maidens.
to delight to a high degree.

Her gaiety and wit have enchanted us all.

Synonyms:

enrapture, captivate, attract, fascinate
to impart a magic quality or effect to.

enchant British

/ ɪnˈtʃɑːnt /

verb

to cast a spell on; bewitch
to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm

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Other Word Forms

enchanter noun
enchantress noun
unenchanted adjective

Etymology

Origin of enchant

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French enchanter < Latin incantāre to put a spell on; incantation

Example Sentences

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Instead, throw yourself into the music, art and theater festivals that enchant the nation all summer long.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

He also reveals how the York sound—full, warm and resonant—continues to enchant tuba players and enthusiasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

This has been Nintendo’s video game mantra since it’s Nintendo Entertainment System days — to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world building, competition and puzzles to enchant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told Reuters that Moscow was not "trying to enchant anyone."

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

“Well, you can enchant a building so it’s impossible to plot on a map, can’t you?”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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