enchants

verb

present tense third-person singular of enchant
1
as in fascinates
to attract or delight as if by magic the child actress enchanted audiences with her bubbly personality

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2
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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3
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchants
  1. fascinates
  2. possesses
  3. entices
  4. spells
  5. delights
  6. bewitches
  7. charms
  8. seduces
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  • Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fascinates
Verb
  • Woody possesses the rare combination of vulnerability, intelligence and strength that Younger demands, while Malachi, Conrad, Kola and Tuppence bring extraordinary weight and complexity to the forces shaping his life.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Under the influence of smoldering Scorpio, Venus possesses a magnetic, secretive and complex aura, making everything from our relationships to our investments all the more consuming and intense.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of possesses
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  • The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • All of this casts doubt on whether the event will pull the kind of star power that entices TV networks to break their regular prime-time programming and compel viewers to skip an NFL game to tune in.
    — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of entices
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  • Our guide to Acadia National Park spells it all out and more—and don’t forget your hiking boots!
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spells
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  • Those 30 lucky owners should experience exceptional throttle response that delights.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This is a prospect that particularly delights Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece and Prince Harry’s cousin.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delights
Verb
  • 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
Definition of bewitches
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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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  • On his final voyage, Gulliver meets the Houyhnhnms, a race of supremely intelligent horses that follow the wisdom of reason and tradition rather than the speculation of science and technology that seduces the Laputans.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Andie, as research for an article about modern dating, seduces Benjamin and then transforms herself into the girlfriend from hell.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of seduces

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“Enchants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchants. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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