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Enthral vs Marvel - What's the difference?

enthral | marvel |

In lang=en terms the difference between enthral and marvel

is that enthral is to make subservient; to enslave or subjugate while marvel is to become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

As verbs the difference between enthral and marvel

is that enthral is to hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate while marvel is to become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

As a noun marvel is

that which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.

enthral

English

Alternative forms

* enthrall

Verb

  • To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
  • To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.

    • Synonyms

    * (hold spellbound) bewitch, captivate, charm, hold in awe, transfix * (make subservient) enslave, subjugate

    marvel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
  • * Bible, Exodus xxxiv. 10
    • I will do marvels such as have not been done.
  • Wonder, astonishment.
  • * Sir Walter Scott
    • Use lessens marvel .

    Verb

  • To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
  • * Bible, 1 John iii. 13
    • Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
  • (obsolete) To marvel at.
    • (Wyclif)
  • (obsolete, transitive, used impersonally) To cause to marvel or be surprised.
  • * Richard the Redeless
    • But much now me marvelleth .