Bewitch

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

Definitions of bewitch

verb to cast a spell over; to enchant or charm

Example Sentences

A1 The magician used his wand to bewitch the audience with his tricks.

A2 The beautiful melody of the song bewitched everyone in the room.

B1 The enchanting scenery of the mountains bewitched the travelers on their journey.

B2 The mysterious aura of the old castle bewitched those who dared to explore its depths.

C1 Her hypnotic gaze had the power to bewitch anyone who looked into her eyes.

C2 The ancient artifact was said to possess the ability to bewitch those who came into contact with it.

Examples of bewitch in a Sentence

formal The sorceress used her powers to bewitch the villagers.

informal I swear that movie bewitched me, I can't stop thinking about it.

slang That new song totally bewitched me, it's stuck in my head.

figurative The beauty of the landscape bewitched all who beheld it.

Grammatical Forms of bewitch

• past tense: bewitched
• plural: bewitches
• comparative: more bewitching
• superlative: most bewitching
• present tense: bewitches
• future tense: will bewitch
• perfect tense: have bewitched
• continuous tense: is bewitching
• singular: bewitch
• positive degree: bewitching
• infinitive: bewitch
• gerund: bewitching
• participle: bewitched

Origin and Evolution of bewitch

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewitch' originated from the combination of 'be-' meaning thoroughly or completely, and 'witch' referring to a person believed to have magical powers.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of casting a spell or enchanting someone, the word 'bewitch' has evolved to also mean to captivate or enchant someone in a more metaphorical sense.