Enamours

/ɪˈnæmərz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of enamour; causes someone to fall in love or become fond of.

Etymology

Present-tense conjugation of 'enamour,' ultimately from Old French 'enamorer.' In modern English, the form 'enamours' appears mostly in British English, while American English often uses the simpler 'enamors.' The verb structure has remained consistent since Middle English.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, British and American English spell this differently—'enamours' vs 'enamors'—which reflects how we handle 'ou' vs 'o' in words like colour/color. This small difference shows how spelling conventions diverged when English spread around the world.

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