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Enchant

//ɪnˈt͡ʃænt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An enchantment

    "The top button is an enchant you can get with 1 lapis, the middle will need 2 lapis, and the bottom will need 3. In addition to lapis, you will need to have a certain number of experience points to get an enchant."

Verb
  1. 1
    To attract and delight, to charm.

    "New Jersey was reeling on Wednesday from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which has caused catastrophic flooding here in Hoboken and in other New York City suburbs, destroyed entire neighborhoods across the state and wiped out iconic boardwalks in shore towns that had enchanted generations of vacationgoers."

  2. 2
    cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something wordnet
  3. 3
    To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).

    "With the aid of his eponymous pipes, a satyr is capable of weaving a wide variety of melodic spells designed to enchant others and bring them in line with his capricious desires."

  4. 4
    attract; cause to be enamored wordnet
  5. 5
    To magically enhance or degrade an item.
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  1. 6
    hold spellbound wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English enchaunten, from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre. Doublet of incant.

Etymology 2

From Middle English enchaunten, from Old French enchanter, from Latin incantāre. Doublet of incant.

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