enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
Englanti
áradozik, lelkesen beszél, lelkesít, lelkendezik
VERBI
C1
1
áradozik
C1
Käyttömalli:
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
She enthused about the course and told everyone to sign up.
Áradozott a tanfolyamról, és mindenkit arra biztatott, hogy jelentkezzen.
The chef enthused over the fresh ingredients at the market.
A séf áradozott a piacon kapható friss alapanyagokról.
He enthused to reporters about the team’s progress.
Oppijaesimerkit
He enthused about his new job.
Áradozott az új munkájáról.
They enthused over the concert.
Áradoztak a koncertről.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
Merkitys
talk excitedly about something
Kollokaatiot
enthuse about the project
|enthuse about the plans
|enthuse over the results
|enthuse over the new design
|enthuse about the benefits
|enthuse to reporters
|enthuse to friends
|enthuse about a book
|enthuse about a new restaurant
|enthuse about the future
Synonyymit
rave (More informal; often stronger praise.)
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gush (Suggests excessive or emotional enthusiasm.)
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wax lyrical (More literary; suggests elaborate praise.)
Antonyymit
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
Teemat
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Määritelmä
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
To speak or write with great enthusiasm about something, especially by praising it.
VERBI
C1
2
lelkesít
B2
Käyttömalli:
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
Az előadó magabiztossága lelkesítette a közönséget.
It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
A felhasználók lelkesítéséhez több kell a látványos grafikánál.
The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
Oppijaesimerkit
The coach enthused the players.
Az edző lelkesítette a játékosokat.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
Merkitys
make someone feel enthusiastic
Kollokaatiot
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
Synonyymit
excite (More common and neutral.)
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inspire (Often implies deeper motivation or purpose.)
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energize (Emphasizes increased energy rather than interest.)
Antonyymit
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
Teemat
emotions
|motivation
|work
Määritelmä
to make someone excited and interested
To make someone feel enthusiastic or excited about something.
VERBI
C1
3
lelkendezik
C1
Käyttömalli:
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
He enthused for a few minutes, then moved on to practical details.
Pár percig lelkendezett, aztán rátért a gyakorlati részletekre.
The guide enthused as the group approached the viewpoint.
Az idegenvezető lelkendezett, ahogy a csoport a kilátóponthoz közeledett.
She listened politely while he enthused.
Oppijaesimerkit
She enthused when she heard the news.
Lelkendezett, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
Merkitys
show strong enthusiasm
Kollokaatiot
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
Synonyymit
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
Antonyymit
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
Teemat
emotions
|communication
Määritelmä
to act and sound very excited
To show strong enthusiasm or excitement, without stating clearly what it is about.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
Tavut ja painotus
en - thuse (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
Sanaperhe
Forms
enthuses
verb
enthusing
verb
enthused
verb
Core family
Related words
enthusiast
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unenthusiastic
adjective C1
unenthusiastically
adverb
Advanced or less common
overenthusiastic
adjective
Ilmaukset
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
Esimerkit
- I’m really enthused about the new role.
- Investors were not enthused about the latest results.
- She seems enthused about the idea of moving.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I am enthused about this project.
be enthused by
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
feel excited because of something
to feel excited because of something
Esimerkit
- The class was enthused by the hands-on experiments.
- She wasn’t enthused by the first episode, but she kept watching.
- They were enthused by the response from customers.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He was enthused by the results.
get enthused
1/ɡˈɛt ɪnθˈuzd/
fixed phrase
informal
become excited and interested
to start feeling excited about something
Esimerkit
- It took a while, but I got enthused about the idea.
- Once the demo started, the whole room got enthused.
- She couldn’t really get enthused about the plan.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I got enthused about the trip.