infatuate — to cause someone to have an unreasonable passion or attraction for someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone to have an unreasonable passion or attraction for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/
Korean meaning: ~에게 맹목적인 열정이나 매력을 느끼게 하다, 홀리다
Korean pronunciation: 인**패**츄에이트
Example Sentences
- He became so infatuated with his yoga instructor that he signed up for every single class she taught.
- The young artist was infatuated with the idea of becoming famous overnight.
- She was so infatuated with her new smartphone that she forgot to eat lunch for three days straight.
infatuate
VERB//ɪnˈfætʃueɪt//
to cause someone to have an unreasonable passion or attraction for someone or something
to cause someone to have an unreasonable passion or attraction for someone or something
Magic tricks infatuate and fascinate, his charm will captivate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래된 단어로, '어리석게 만들다'는 뜻에서 시작되어 현재의 '홀리다, 맹목적으로 사랑하게 하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“He became so infatuated with his yoga instructor that he signed up for every single class she taught.”
“The young artist was infatuated with the idea of becoming famous overnight.”
“She was so infatuated with her new smartphone that she forgot to eat lunch for three days straight.”
“Don't let yourself become infatuated with material possessions.”
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