ENRAPTURES Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

enraptures

verb

present tense third-person singular of enrapture

as in excites

to fill with great joy enraptured upon learning that he would be attending college on a full sports scholarship

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as in delights

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) this classic ballet of the Christmas season never fails to enrapture audiences young and old

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Democrats aren’t crafting the kind of bold-faced messaging that excites take-writers this year.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
What excites me most is the breadth; this isn’t a bet on one country or one genre.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of excites

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This is a prospect that particularly delights Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece and Prince Harry’s cousin.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of delights

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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

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Yet, what fascinates is that Aristotle’s God isn’t a typical divine being who summons and shepherds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinates

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The saga, the first of a duology, enthralls.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2025
The event has been celebrated annually with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which enthralls visitors and locals who gather along its 1,000-mile course to watch top mushers and their dogs compete.

— Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2025

Definition of enthralls

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And now, that should produce a release date that satisfies audiences.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Central to the reorganization is an institutional separation between standard setting and conformity assessment—the process used to determine whether a product, facility or company satisfies those standards.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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