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enchanter

to enchant

verb ahn-shahn-TEH Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin 'incantare' (to chant a spell over)

Also means

to delight

Usage Note

Enchanter is a regular -er verb. In formal or polite register, enchanté(e) is the standard response when introduced to someone, equivalent to 'pleased to meet you'. The related noun enchantement means 'enchantment' or 'spell', and désenchanter is its antonym ('to disenchant').

Examples

"Ce spectacle nous a tous enchantés."

Natural Translation

This show enchanted us all.

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