verb

enchant

to enchant, to charm, to bewitch, to delight

The witch enchanted the prince.

The witch enchanted the prince.

Her beautiful voice enchanted the audience.

Her beautiful voice enchanted the audience.

((sb./sth.)) to attract and delight (sb.) very much Her beautiful voice enchanted the audience.

((sb.)) to put a magic spell on (sb.) The witch enchanted the prince.

Synonyms: charm, captivate, bewitch, fascinate

From Latin 'incantare' (to chant a spell over), from 'in-' (upon) + 'cantare' (to sing).

Notice the word 'chant' inside 'enchant'. Imagine someone 'chanting' a spell to 'enchant' a person or object.

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