encantar

Definitions of encantar
  1. verb
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
    synonyms: embrujar, fascinar, hechizar, hipnotizar, magnetizar
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    type of:
    hechizar, incitar, provocar, tentar
    induce into action by using one's charm
  2. verb
    attract; cause to be enamored
    synonyms: cautivar, deleitar, embrujar, extasiar, fascinar, hechizar, seducir
  3. verb
    give pleasure to or be pleasing to
    synonyms: agradar, complacer, deleitar, deleitarse, halagar
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    antonyms:
    desagradar, descontentar, disgustar, ofender
    give displeasure to
    types:
    arrebatar, arrobar, cautivar, embelesar, fascinar
    hold spellbound
    type of:
    satisfacer
    make happy or satisfied
  4. verb
    hold spellbound
    synonyms: arrebatar, arrobar, cautivar, embelesar, fascinar
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    antonyms:
    desencantar, desilusionar
    free from enchantment
    type of:
    agradar, complacer, deleitar, deleitarse, halagar
    give pleasure to or be pleasing to
  5. verb
    to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
    synonyms: cautivar, fascinar, hechizar
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    type of:
    interesar, interesarse
    excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  6. verb
    get pleasure from
    synonyms: adorar, disfrutar, gozar
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