enrapture
verb
en·rap·ture
in-ˈrap-chər 
en-
enraptured; enrapturing
in-ˈrap-chə-riŋ
-ˈrap-shriŋ,
en-
: to fill with delight
Examples of enrapture in a Sentence
Her melodious voice enraptured the audience.
enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2024
The Olympics have enraptured the world, propelling many previously unknown athletes to become household names.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 Aug. 2024
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested Monday morning after the search for a killer behind the health care executive’s death enraptured the nation for days.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
To make the most of it, plan special moments or attend events to feel enraptured by the magic of the moment!
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Enrapture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enrapture. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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enrapture
verb
en·rap·ture
in-ˈrap-chər
enraptured; enrapturing
-ˈrap-chə-riŋ
-ˈrap-shriŋ
: to fill with delight
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