enchant in English
- enchant⇄enchant, transitive verb.
1. to use magic on; put under a spell; bewitch.
Ex. The witch had enchanted the princess so that she slept for a month.
2. (Figurative.) to delight greatly; charm.
Ex. The music enchanted us all. Bid me d
enchant in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enchant in Hindi हिन्दी
enchant in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
enchant in Sindhi سنڌي
enchant in Urdu اُردُو
enchant
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈtʃænt/, /ɛnˈtʃænt/
Phonetic: in-CHANT, en-CHANT
Definitions
- To cast a magical spell on someone or something.
- To delight or captivate someone with charm or beauty.
Usage Examples
- The wizard used an ancient spell to enchant the sword.
- The beauty of the sunset seemed to enchant the travelers.
Etymology
From Old French "enchanter," from Latin "incantare" (to chant upon, bewitch), from "in-" (upon) + "cantare" (to sing).
Synonyms
- Bewitch
- Captivate
- Charm
- Mesmerize
Antonyms
- Disenchant
- Repel
- Bore
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | encantar | en-kan-TAR |
| German | verzaubern | fer-TSAU-bern |
| Hindi | मंत्रमुग्ध करना | mantramugdh karna |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 迷住 (mízhù) | mee-joo |
| Japanese | 魅了する | miryou suru |
| Russian | очаровывать | ocharovyvat |
| Arabic | يسحر | yasḥar |
| Tamil | மயக்குதல் | mayakkuthal |
| Telugu | మోహింపచేయు | mohimpacheyu |
| Bengali | মোহিত করা | mohito kora |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/
- American English: /ɪnˈtʃænt/
Historical Usage
The term "enchant" has been used since the 14th century in both literal and figurative senses, often in literature and folklore.
Cultural Nuances
"Enchant" is commonly used in fantasy literature to describe magical influences. It is also used metaphorically in everyday language to describe strong fascination or admiration.
More Information
The concept of enchanting is central to many mythologies and fairy tales, symbolizing both magical and metaphorical transformation.