Kilo Lingo

/tʃɑːm/

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Translation

A quality that makes people like someone or something; also a small object that is meant to bring luck.

Word origin

From Old French charme, from Latin carmen, meaning a song or magic chant: a charm was first a spell you sang.

Origin
Latin
Root
carmen

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcharms

Examples

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Charm is the pleasing quality that makes people love a place or person.

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A charm is also a small object people carry to bring good luck.

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As a verb, to charm someone means to please them and win them over.

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This word is part of lesson 52.