verb
beguile
Beguile (verb) means to deceive or delude (using guile).
verb
1
To deceive or delude (using guile).
2
To charm, delight or captivate.
3
To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.
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Etymology
From Middle English begilen, begylen; equivalent to be- + guile. Compare Middle Dutch begilen (“to beguile”). Doublet of bewile.
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What is the meaning of beguile?
"beguile" (verb) means to deceive or delude (using guile).
What are the different meanings of beguile?
"beguile" has 3 main meanings: 1. To deceive or delude (using guile); 2. To charm, delight or captivate; 3. To cause (time) to seem to pass quickly, by way of pleasant diversion.