enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
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Werkwoord
C1
action
1
talk excitedly about something
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
Gebruikspatroon:
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Voorbeelden
- She enthused about the course and told everyone to sign up.
- The chef enthused over the fresh ingredients at the market.
- He enthused to reporters about the team’s progress.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He enthused about his new job.
- They enthused over the concert.
Werkwoord
C1
action
2
make someone feel enthusiastic
to make someone excited and interested
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
Woordcombinaties
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
Thema's
emotions
|motivation
|work
Voorbeelden
- The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
- It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
- The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The coach enthused the players.
Werkwoord
C1
action
3
show strong enthusiasm
to act and sound very excited
Gebruikspatroon:
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
Veelgemaakte fout:
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
Synoniemen
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
Antoniemen
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
Woordcombinaties
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
Thema's
emotions
|communication
Voorbeelden
- He enthused for a few minutes, then moved on to practical details.
- The guide enthused as the group approached the viewpoint.
- She listened politely while he enthused.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She enthused when she heard the news.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
en - thuse (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
Voorbeelden
- I’m really enthused about the new role.
- Investors were not enthused about the latest results.
- She seems enthused about the idea of moving.
be enthused by
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
feel excited because of something
to feel excited because of something
Voorbeelden
- 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.
get enthused
1/ɡˈɛt ɪnθˈuzd/
fixed phrase
informal
become excited and interested
to start feeling excited about something
Voorbeelden
- 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.