enchant
pronunciation
How to pronounce enchant in British English:
UK [ɪnˈtʃɑːnt]
How to pronounce enchant in American English:
US [ɪnˈtʃænt]
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- Verb:
- hold spellbound
- attract; cause to be enamored
- cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Word Origin
- enchant (v.)
- late 14c., literal and figurative, from Old French enchanter "bewitch, charm, cast a spell" (12c.), from Latin incantare "to enchant, fix a spell upon" (see enchantment). Or perhaps a back-formation from enchantment.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Enchants and gems do not need a hit enchant .
- 2. You can however enchant for it with ease .
- 3. Her charisma managed to enchant the audience .
- 4. You give up to let me enchant oneself .
- 5. Counting pals also provides animal illustrations that will enchant the baby .