incantate

The English word “incantate” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

To sing or speak formulas and/or rhyming words, often during occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.

Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin incantātus, perfect passive participle of incantō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of enchant and incant, cognate with French incantation.

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