enamor

enamor
enamoredness; esp. Brit., enamouredness, n.
/i nam"euhr/, v.t.
1. to fill or inflame with love (usually used in the passive and fol. by of or sometimes with): to be enamored of a certain lady; a brilliant woman with whom he became enamored.
2. to charm or captivate.
Also, esp. Brit., enamour.
[1350-1400; ME enamouren < OF enamourer. See EN-1, AMOUR]
Syn. 2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.

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