verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Her phone call dizzled him for a moment, making it hard to focus on the task at hand.

Definition:To draw (someone's) attention away from something.

From distract

Example:The surprise party delighted her and made her feel special.

Definition:To make very happy or pleased.

From delight

Example:After a whole day of sightseeing, they were thoroughly tired and decided to take an early rest.

Definition:To cause someone to feel tired or exhausted.

From tire

Example:His words hurt her deeply and she couldn't help but cry.

Definition:To cause physical or emotional pain or damage.

From hurt

Example:The comedian's jokes amused the crowd, and even the naïve kids were enjoying themselves.

Definition:To cause to laugh; to entertain.

From amuse

Example:Her constant talking really annoyed him, so he ignored her for the rest of the evening.

Definition:To make slightly angry or irritated.

From annoy

Example:Her mother worried about her daughter who was away at university.

Definition:To cause to be concerned or anxious.

From worry

Example:The thrill of success made them celebrate the whole night long.

Definition:To excite, exhilarate, or arouse intensely.

From thrill

Example:She decided to entertain her guests with a delightful performance.

Definition:To keep (someone) amused, interested, or satisfied by providing food, drink, and/or entertainment for a period of time.

From entertain

Example:Her sense of humor often pleased her friends, making them laugh and forget their troubles.

Definition:To satisfy the desire or interests of (someone), especially by doing something that they like or want.

From please