Enamor
/ɪˈnæ.mər/noun
To inspire someone with a feeling of love.
Did you know?The word 'enamor' traces back to the Latin 'in amorare', which literally translates to 'in love', hinting at ancient practices of love enchantments.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
in amorare
“to put into love, to inspire love in someone.”
13th Century
Old French
enamourer
“to make someone fall in love.”
14th Century
Middle English
enamouren
“to enamor or to infatuate.”
Modern English
English
enamor
“to inspire romantic feelings or love.”