enamour

UK: /ɪnˈæmə/

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enamour, enamor / ɪnˈæmə/ verb

1. (tr; usually passive) and followed by of: to inspire with love; captivate; charm

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French enamourer, from amour love, from Latin amor

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en•am•or  (i nam′ər), 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.,] en•am′our. 

• Old French enamourer. See en-¹, amour
• Middle English enamouren 1350–1400

en•am′ored•ness*  [esp. Brit.,] en•am′oured•ness, n. 
Synonyms

2. fascinate, bewitch, enchant, enrapture.