verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To delight, to charm, to bring pleasure to. archaic, transitive
2. 2
   To take delight in, to take pleasure in. archaic, intransitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

becharmbewitchcaptivatecarry awaycharmdelight

Etymology

First attested in 1647; borrowed from Latin dēlectātus, perfect passive participle of dēlectō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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