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bewitch
verb be·witch \bi-ˈwich, bē-\
: to use magic to make someone do, think, or say something : to put (someone) under a spell
: to attract or delight (someone) in a way that seems magical
Full Definition of BEWITCH
transitive verb
1
a : to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft b : to cast a spell over
intransitive verb
: to bewitch someone or something
— be·witch·ery \-ˈwi-ch(ə-)rē\ noun
— be·witch·ing·ly \-ˈwi-chiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BEWITCH
13th century
Rhymes with BEWITCH
BEWITCHING Defined for Kids
bewitch
verb be·witch \bi-ˈwich\
be·witchedbe·witch·ing
Definition of BEWITCH for Kids
1
: to gain an influence over by means of magic or witchcraft
2
: to attract or delight as if by magic
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