enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
Angielski
áradozik, lelkesen beszél, lelkesít, lelkendezik
CZASOWNIK
C1
1
áradozik
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He enthused about his new job.
Áradozott az új munkájáról.
They enthused over the concert.
Áradoztak a koncertről.
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
Znaczenie
talk excitedly about something
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
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criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
Tematy
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Definicja
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
To speak or write with great enthusiasm about something, especially by praising it.
CZASOWNIK
C1
2
lelkesít
B2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The coach enthused the players.
Az edző lelkesítette a játékosokat.
Częsty błąd:
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
Znaczenie
make someone feel enthusiastic
Kolokacje
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
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discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
Tematy
emotions
|motivation
|work
Definicja
to make someone excited and interested
To make someone feel enthusiastic or excited about something.
CZASOWNIK
C1
3
lelkendezik
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She enthused when she heard the news.
Lelkendezett, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
Częsty błąd:
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
Znaczenie
show strong enthusiasm
Kolokacje
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
Synonimy
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
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bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
Antonimy
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
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stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
Definicja
to act and sound very excited
To show strong enthusiasm or excitement, without stating clearly what it is about.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
Sylaby i akcent
en - thuse (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
Przykłady
- I’m really enthused about the new role.
- Investors were not enthused about the latest results.
- She seems enthused about the idea of moving.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He was enthused by the results.
get enthused
1/ɡˈɛt ɪnθˈuzd/
fixed phrase
informal
become excited and interested
to start feeling excited about something
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I got enthused about the trip.