Entry Word: enchant

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to attract or delight as if by magic <the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality> — see charm 1
2 to cast a spell on <out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all> — see bewitch 1
3 to hold the attention of as if by a spell <the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe> — see enthrall 1