enthuse
pronunciation
How to pronounce enthuse in British English:
UK [ɪnˈθju:z]
How to pronounce enthuse in American English:
US [ɪnˈθuz]
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- Verb:
- cause to feel enthusiasm
- utter with enthusiasm
Word Origin
- enthuse (v.)
- 1827, American English, back-formation from enthusiasm. Originally often humorous or with affected ignorance. Related: enthused; enthusing.
Example
- 1. In particular , it is struggling to find a growth strategy that will enthuse disgruntled shareholders .
- 2. So how do they enthuse and encourage followers ?
- 3. I 've repeatedly tried to enthuse him about commercial possibilities , but he scoffs and sends me off on wild goose chases .
- 4. A speech which will certainly enthuse labour 's activists .
- 5. He was passionately interested in classical music but failed to enthuse his children .