enamorate

/ˌɛnəˈmeɪreɪt/ or /ˌɛnəˈmeɪreɪt/ (en-uh-MAY-rayt)

Definitions

1. verb

to cause someone to fall in love with you, especially by making them feel admired, flattered, or attracted

“Her charming personality began to enamorate the entire class with her.”

2. verb

to cause someone to fall in love with something or someone else, especially by making them feel admired, flattered, or attracted

“The beautiful sunset began to enamorate her with the place.”

Synonyms

  • captivate
  • charm

Antonyms

  • discourage
  • repel