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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEnthuse
/ɪnˈθuːz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
"The art critic began to enthuse over the vibrant colors of the new paintings." - 2
To cause someone to become filled with enthusiasm.
"The coach tried to enthuse the team with an inspiring halftime speech."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'enthusiasm', which traces back through French and Latin to the Greek 'enthousiasmos', meaning 'inspired by a god, possessed'. 'Enthuse' itself emerged as a back-formation in the early 19th century, initially regarded as a colloquialism before gaining acceptance in standard English usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Enthuse" is said worldwide
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enthousiasmer
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tu.zja.sme
"Ce projet a su enthousiasmer toute l'équipe."
begeistern
Transliteration: bəˈɡaɪstɐn
"Der Film konnte das Publikum sehr begeistern."
entusiasmare
Transliteration: en.tu.zjaˈma.re
"La notizia è riuscita ad entusiasmare tutti."
entusiasmar
Transliteration: en.tu.sjaðˈmaɾ
"La idea de viajar por el mundo empezó a entusiasmarla."
entusiasmar
Transliteration: ẽ.tu.zi.ɐzˈmaɾ
"A nova descoberta científica conseguiu entusiasmar os pesquisadores."
उत्साहित करना
Transliteration: utsahit karna
"इस जीत ने खिलाड़ियों को बहुत उत्साहित किया।"
使热心
Transliteration: shǐ rèxīn
"这个计划让大家都感到十分兴奋。"
열광시키다
Transliteration: yeolgwang-sikida
"그 가수의 콘서트는 팬들을 열광시켰다."
熱中させる
Transliteration: necchuu saseru
"その映画は観客を大いに熱中させた。"
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