To afflict or haunt with (harm)
“It was said that the deity would visit ten plagues upon the land to demonstrate its power.”
To come, accumulate or gather together into a single mass or collection
“You can amass a pile of vegetables the size of a car, but once they are steamed and pureed, you end up with three tiny pots of food.”
To cause to occur or appear, especially through provocation
“Raids across the border would raise the specter of impending war.”
To cast a magical charm or spell on
“She gasped at the wizard who was about to entrance her with his wand.”
To cause someone to feel attraction by personal charm
“Ted doused himself in Lynx body spray, hoping it would charm the women as demonstrated in the commercials.”
To attract and engage the attention or interest of
“Helga started yelping like a puppy dog to catch their attention.”
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