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Enthuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthuse

 

[ ɪnˈθjuːz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

enthusiasm

To express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something; to show enthusiasm.

Synonyms

delight, excite, inspire, thrill

Examples of usage

  • He enthused about the new project during the meeting.
  • She always enthuses about her favorite books.
  • The audience enthused over the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "enthuse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entusiasmar

🇮🇳 उत्साहित करना

🇩🇪 begeistern

🇮🇩 menggebu-gebu

🇺🇦 захоплювати

🇵🇱 entuzjazmować

🇯🇵 熱中させる (ねっちゅうさせる)

🇫🇷 enthousiasmer

🇪🇸 entusiasmar

🇹🇷 heyecanlandırmak

🇰🇷 열광시키다

🇸🇦 يحمس

🇨🇿 nadchnout

🇸🇰 nadchnúť

🇨🇳 激励 (jīlì)

🇸🇮 navdušiti

🇮🇸 koma í uppnám

🇰🇿 қозғау

🇬🇪 აღგზნება

🇦🇿 heyran etmək

🇲🇽 entusiasmar

Etymology

The word 'enthuse' originated in the late 18th century as a back-formation from 'enthusiasm'. It has since been used to describe the act of expressing enthusiastic approval or enjoyment. The term has evolved over time to become a common verb in the English language, often used to convey excitement and passion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,129, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.