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beguile

/bɪˈɡaɪl/
Meanings
  • verb

    deceive or entice someone, typically in an attractive or misleading way

  • verb

    attract and hold (someone's interest or attention) with something charming or appealing

Rhymes
Words rhyming with beguile
beguile , smile , wile , pile , vile , style , mile , guile
Variants
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beguile , beguiled , beguilement , beguilements , beguiler , beguilers , beguiles , beguiling , beguilingly
Forms
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beguiled, beguiling, beguiles

Etymology
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Origin mid 15th century: from Old French beguiller, from beguiler ‘deceive, delude’.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'beguile' comes from the Old French word 'beguiller', which means 'to deceive or delude'.

  2. The word 'beguile' is often used in the context of romance, to describe the art of winning someone's heart.

  3. Beguile is a palindrome word, meaning it reads the same backwards as forwards.

Related Concepts
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  1. deception: The act of deliberately creating a false or misleading impression.

  2. charm: The ability to attract and delight someone through personal qualities or actions.

Culture
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Beguile has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry and novels, to describe the art of charming or deceiving someone. It is often used to describe the manipulation of emotions or the creation of illusions.

How to Memorize "beguile"

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    - Imagine the word 'beguile' written out in beautiful calligraphy, with each letter curling and twirling in an attractive and enticing way.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beguile' with the image of a charming and persuasive person, who is able to easily win over the hearts of others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Beguile is a verb that means to deceive or charm'.

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1. Rhyme it up: Create a rhyme using the word 'beguile'. For example, 'To beguile, it's worth your while, to smile and be worthwhile.'

2. Visualize it: Imagine a 'beagle' dog trying to 'guile' or deceive someone. This mental image will help you remember the word 'beguile'.

3. Break it down: Break down the word 'beguile' into smaller parts, 'be-guile'. 'Be' means 'to be' and 'guile' means cunning or deceit. So, 'beguile' means to deceive someone in a subtle way.

4. Use it in a sentence: Try using the word 'beguile' in a sentence. For example, 'The magician beguiled the audience with his tricks.'

5. Mnemonic sentence: Create a mnemonic sentence using the first letter of the word 'beguile'. For example, 'Bears Eat Grass, Unless Invited Lovingly Everyday.'

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