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inamorate en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ɪnˈæməɹət/

Etymology

First attested in 1602; borrowed from Latin inamōrātus, perfect passive participle of inamōrō (“to enamour”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + amor (“love”). Doublet of enamour and enamoured.

Meanings

1. (archaic) enamoured; in love
   • His blood was framed for every shade of virtue To ravish into true inamorate fire 1606, George Chapman, Monsieur D'Olive:

Forms

Relateds

inamorately

inamorate en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /ɪnˈæməɹət/

Etymology

First attested in 1602; borrowed from Latin inamōrātus, perfect passive participle of inamōrō (“to enamour”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + amor (“love”). Doublet of enamour and enamoured.

Meanings

1. To enamour, inspire with love.

Forms