enchants

verb

present tense third-person singular of enchant
1
as in fascinates
to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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2
as in possesses
to cast a spell on out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all

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3
as in mesmerizes
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe

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Recent Examples of enchants Allegheny National Forest, just around 90 minutes from Erie, Pennsylvania, enchants with rolling peaks that reflect off calm, paddle-friendly waterways. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 Ella has shades of Holly Hunter's intense, workaholic producer Jane from Brooks' 1987 masterpiece Broadcast News, the smartest person in any room who both exhausts and enchants everyone around her. — Esther Zuckerman, Time, 12 Dec. 2025 By bringing these three gestures together, Killam fashions a method that repairs, strengthens, and re-enchants the invisible social fabric that sustains us. — Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 Elphaba enchants their mother’s jeweled shoes allowing Nessa to walk, but Boq still rejects her. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025 The sun was in Scorpio, presenting an enigmatic film that enchants others. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchants
  1. fascinates
  2. possesses
  3. entices
  4. spells
  5. delights
  6. bewitches
  7. charms
  8. seduces
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  • Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinates
Verb
  • Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The observations show the red supergiant has an atmosphere with a temperature of around 3,680 degrees Fahrenheit (2,030 degrees Celsius), but possesses at least two regions even hotter than this.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of possesses
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  • When Idrissa Gueye’s pass to Vitalii Mykolenko entices Curtis Jones to press the left-back, Dewsbury-Hall and McNeil spot the space behind Ibrahima Konate and attack it.
    — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The main sticking point is Real Madrid’s failure to offer something that entices both City and the player, whose contract expires at the Etihad on June 30, 2027.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of entices
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  • Our guide to Acadia National Park spells it all out and more—and don’t forget your hiking boots!
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spells
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  • In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
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  • The crown jewel of Yosemite National Park, Half Dome bewitches hikers with its sheer granite face looming 5,193 feet over the valley.
    — Lauren Matison, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2023
Definition of bewitches
Verb
  • But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of charms
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  • Andie, as research for an article about modern dating, seduces Benjamin and then transforms herself into the girlfriend from hell.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This is not the beautiful creature who seduces Odysseus in the poem.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
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“Enchants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchants. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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