enchant
to fill someone with great delight or to place under a magical spell
Word origin: From Latin incantare, to chant a spell upon.
Enchant in a sentence
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The musician's performance enchanted the crowd from the very first note.
The pianist's encore enchanted an audience that had come expecting only a routine recital.
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Using “enchant” well
Enchant works in two registers: to charm and delight someone, or to place under a literal magical spell. Context, usually realistic versus fantastical, signals which is meant.
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