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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That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
And more than its protein content, what excites Richter most about the popular crucifer is its abundance of fiber, vitamin C, and glucosinolates, which are plant compounds that are converted into sulforaphane, a phytochemical studied for its role in supporting cellular health and healthy aging.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

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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

Definition of pleases

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The cacio e pepe pasta transports me to my favorite trattoria in Rome and the pan-roasted Chilean sea bass tastes like it was just fished out of the sea.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Morrow and Sons picks up vehicles at a train station in Milpitas and transports them to their final destination, typically hauling Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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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.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025

Definition of enthralls

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Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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