What does enthuse mean?
Enthuse means (intransitive, colloquial) To show enthusiasm..
Enthuse
/ɛnˈθjuːz/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive, colloquial) To show enthusiasm..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive, colloquial) To show enthusiasm.
- (proscribed, sometimes humorous) To cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm or to be enthusiastic.
Example Sentences
a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it
The novelty of the film enthused the audience.
One of the museum's greatest strengths is its focus on educating and enthusing children from an early age, and it's something that Mullins is especially proud of.
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Word Forms
- enthuses
- enthusing
- enthused
Usage Notes
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a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it
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