encantar
to love
enchant
to charm or delight
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-ar
verb suffix
Encantar means to love or to delight and can be thought of as enchant0 + -ar1 (verb suffix1). Think of it as enchanting or charming someone so much that you love them.
verb
  1. to love
    To delight or charm someone
    Me encanta la comida italiana. // I love Italian food.