infatuate
[ in-fach-oo-eyt ]
to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love
USE 1
His ability to infatuate audiences with charismatic speeches often obscured the practicality of his proposals.
USE 2
Many first-time visitors to Paris find themselves infatuated with the city’s romantic ambiance, sometimes overlooking its bustling urban challenges.
USE 3
The young poet was so infatuated with the muse of his own creation that he could think of nothing else.