Enthrals

/ɪnˈθrɔːlz/ verb

Definition

British spelling variant of enthralls; captivates or holds completely under power.

Etymology

British variant spelling of the verb enthralls, maintaining the same root and meaning. Both American and British versions coexist in modern English.

Kelly Says

The British version drops the second 'l' before adding the -s, following British spelling patterns that favor single consonants in unstressed syllables.

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