tr.v. in·fat·u·at·ed, in·fat·u·at·ing, in·fat·u·ates 1. To inspire with unreasoning love or attachment. 2. To cause to behave foolishly. adj. (-ĭt, -āt′) Infatuated. [Latin īnfatuāre, īnfatuāt- : in-, causative pref.; see IN-2 + fatuus, foolish.] in·fat′u·ation (-āshən) n. |
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