Enamor

Verb

Definition: To fill someone with a feeling of love or admiration.

Synonyms: Captivate, Charm, Infatuate

Antonyms: Repel, Disgust

Examples:
  • She was completely enamored with him after their first date.
Mnemonics:
  • Enamor sounds like "in amour," which means "in love" in French.

Etymology:

Origin:

Enamor originated from the Old French word "enamer," which means "to bring to love." It has Middle English and Latin roots.

Historical Usage:

The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of inspiring love or affection in someone.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Enamored with"

Explanation:

This phrase is used to indicate strong feelings of love or admiration towards someone or something.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Enamor is often mistakenly used interchangeably with "in love."

Explanation:

While enamor implies a strong feeling of love or admiration, it does not necessarily indicate being deeply in love with someone.

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