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enchants

|en-chant-s|

B2

🇺🇸

/ɪnˈtʃænts/

🇬🇧

/ɪnˈʧɑːnts/

(enchant)

magical delight

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
enchantenchantsenchantedenchantedenchantingenchantmentsenchantmentenchantingenchantingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'enchant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'enchanter,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'chanter' meant 'to sing.'

Historical Evolution

'enchanter' transformed into the Middle English word 'enchaunten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enchant.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sing or chant a spell,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to delight or charm.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to fill someone with great delight or charm.

The magician enchants the audience with his tricks.

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Verb 2

to cast a spell on someone or something.

The witch enchants the forest to protect it from intruders.

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Last updated: 2025/02/11 09:02