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Definition of enamor
enamored
;enamoring
play \i-ˈna-mə-riŋ, -ˈnam-riŋ\transitive verb
1 : to inflame with love —usually used in the passive with of
2 : to cause to feel a strong or excessive interest or fascination —usually used in the passive with of or with baseball fans enamored of statistics
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Recent Examples of enamor from the Web
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My parents like him, my friends like him, and my cat is enamored with him.
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He was not enamored by the idea of playing for LSU.
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We were enamored with the English peas, one of the side dishes.
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Dallas Mavericks: Frank Ntilikina, PG, Strasbourg (France) The Mavericks are enamored with the 6-foot-5 Frenchman.
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Comment: Coach Stan Van Gundy would be enamored of Jackson’s ability to impact a game offensively and defensively.
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Just before taking office, Trump — a former Manhattan real estate magnate — indicated he wasn't enamored with the idea of time spent in the woods.
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Beck said A’s executive Billy Beane was enamored with him all season – team scouts attended most of his high school games – so Beck put it all on the table in his workout with the Athletics.
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The 14th annual Brooklyn Ag Days brought together tractor enthusiasts and 4-H members, antique auto and farm tool lovers, barrel racers and pole benders, and all who are enamored of the enduring qualities of agriculture.
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Origin and Etymology of enamor
Middle English enamouren, from Anglo-French enamourer, from en- + amour love — more at amour
ENAMOR Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of enamor for English Language Learners
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: to cause (someone) to be loved or admired
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