Infatuate (verb)

To inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration.

Origin:

From latin infatuare (to make foolish), from in- (not) + fatuus (foolish).

Examples:

1. He was infatuated with her beauty.
2. She was infatuated with the idea of being an actress.
3. He was infatuated with the new car he had just bought.
4. She was infatuated with the young man, she couldn't stop thinking about him.
5. He was infatuated with the idea of traveling around the world.