Learn English – What preposition to use with “enamour”

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What preposition should follow enamour? Is one enamoured with something, or enamoured by something or enamoured of something or is it anything else? If more than one of the above is possible, is there any difference in their meanings? Or is one of them more prevalent or commoner than others?

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The distinction isn't as great with the British spelling (enamoured) NGram using the British spelling of enamoured, which may be what prompted the OP's question.

I actually hear more people say "enamored by," which is incorrect. I think this is a funny and memorable explanation of the preposition to use with enamored:

Enamored By ( or ) Enamored Of:

If you’re crazy about ferrets, you’re enamored of them.

It is less common but still acceptable to say "enamored with."

But if you say you are enamored by ferrets, you’re saying that ferrets are crazy about you.

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