enrapture

Meanings

• Verb

  To captivate or charm someone completely; to hold someone in a state of wonder or delight.

  - "The sunset enraptured the audience with its breathtaking beauty."
  - "His speech enraptured the entire audience, leaving them spellbound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enrapture
apture , suprature , sublature

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Variants

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enrapture , enraptured , enraptures , enrapturing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enrapturer', from 'en' meaning 'in' and 'rapture' meaning 'seizure, captivity'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'enrapture' comes from the Latin word 'raptus', which means 'seized' or 'carried away'.

2. Enrapture is often used in poetry and prose to describe the feeling of being in love.

3. The word 'enraptured' can also be used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is captivating or charming.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enchant: To charm or captivate someone, often through the use of magic or illusion. Enchant is a synonym for enrapture, but it often implies the use of supernatural means to achieve the desired effect.

2. Enthrall: To completely captivate or hold the attention of someone, often through the use of a compelling performance or story. Enthrall is a synonym for enrapture, but it often implies a more intense or prolonged state of captivation.

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Culture

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Enrapture is a common literary device used in poetry and prose to describe a powerful emotional response or reaction. It is often used to describe the feeling of being captivated or entranced by something, such as a beautiful sunset, a work of art, or a compelling story.

How to Memorize "enrapture"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where you are completely captivated by something, such as a beautiful sunset, a work of art, or a compelling story. Try to immerse yourself in the scene and experience the feeling of being enraptured.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enrapture' with the feeling of being completely captivated or entranced by something. Try to remember the emotional response you experience when you are enraptured, and use that association to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Enrapture means to be completely captivated' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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