bewitches

verb

present tense third-person singular of bewitch
1
as in possesses
to cast a spell on a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone

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2
as in fascinates
to attract or delight as if by magic an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike

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Recent Examples of bewitches 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitches
  1. possesses
  2. fascinates
  3. enchants
  4. entices
  5. seduces
  6. delights
  7. tempts
  8. captivates
Verb
  • The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Harding possesses elite size, sure hands and the ability to get outside.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This also showcases the vast potential of this young artist — who possesses both vocal prowess and creative talent — on the international stage.
    — Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of possesses
Verb
  • Amid all the con artists and fraudsters this century has produced, Holmes is the one who fascinates us the most.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The reaction to this movie fascinates me, starting in Cannes.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinates
Verb
  • Allegheny National Forest, located around 75 minutes by car from Erie, Pennsylvania, enchants with rolling peaks that reflect off calm, paddle-friendly waterways.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 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
Definition of enchants
Verb
  • But visitors can also expect an unrivalled food scene, a thriving nightlife, world-class museums, unique architecture and a medieval old town that entices you to just keep wandering.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Turkey’s growing hair transplant and restoration industry in particular entices people with easy-to-digest all-inclusive packages advertised on their websites, online placements, and social media.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of entices
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  • As chlorophyll fades and the brilliant hues of sugar maples, ginkgoes, oaks and more illuminate the horizon, fall gently seduces us into thinking all is beautiful and peaceful.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Artificial plays like a modern-day parable in which the trickster god seduces the innocent.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of seduces
Verb
  • The calendar can become a series of buildups and letdowns around the prospect of surprise delights.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This variety pack is the way to go in order to try all the chocolaty delights that Unreal has on offer.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of delights
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  • That lesson continues to help me whenever uncertainty tempts me to imagine what might go wrong.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On Main Street, Artful Ellijay promises casual yet refined home furnishings, while Mountain Treasures tempts shoppers with everything from ladies’ apparel to jewelry and accessories.
    — Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tempts
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  • The drama will blend mystery and suspense to revisit the events and legends surrounding a case that involved three unsolved murders, which still captivates people.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Decades later, the story still captivates Time hasn’t diminished people’s fascination with the crime.
    — Tom Mooney, The Providence Journal, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of captivates

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“Bewitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitches. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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