ENCHANTS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

enchants

verb

present tense third-person singular of enchant

as in fascinates

to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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as in possesses

to cast a spell on out of spite, the jealous queen enchanted her chief rival for the title of the fairest one of all

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blesses

as in mesmerizes

to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tales about the young wizard have enchanted children around the globe

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Recent Examples of enchants Allegheny National Forest, just around 90 minutes from Erie, Pennsylvania, enchants with rolling peaks that reflect off calm, paddle-friendly waterways. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 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 By bringing these three gestures together, Killam fashions a method that repairs, strengthens, and re-enchants the invisible social fabric that sustains us. — Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 Elphaba enchants their mother’s jeweled shoes allowing Nessa to walk, but Boq still rejects her. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025 The sun was in Scorpio, presenting an enigmatic film that enchants others. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

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Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of fascinates

Verb

In that future, teams may still resemble those of today, only each possesses an AI teammate.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Bringing together buyers, investors, and creators from around the world on one platform in Thailand – and seeing real business agreements emerge — proves that Thai content possesses genuine commercial potential.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026

Definition of possesses

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Guadalupe River State Park entices visitors with its cool waters for tubing, paddling, and swimming and family-friendly campgrounds.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
The play, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize this year, entices on the page despite seeming overstuffed and curiously decentralized.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of entices

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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Making an Academy Award best short shortlist delights producers.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of delights

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But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of charms

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In the video, then-23-year-old Gugino plays a young woman who, after her rock star boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, seduces an artist painting her portrait.

— Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

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