enchant
verb (used with object)
to subject to magical influence; bewitch.
has enchanted
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present perfectof enchant (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But the book has enchanted readers since 1854.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
But for a novelist who has enchanted us for more than four decades with his large storytelling gifts, “Blue Skies” feels like a lateral pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2023
The “adorable animals on an epic journey” genre has enchanted young viewers for decades — “Homeward Bound” and “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” being just two beloved examples.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Sara says the sport has enchanted her since she was a toddler and watched the world championships on television.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
The bonsai has enchanted me, but it is the strawberry field that haunts me.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
