enthuse
gb/ɪnθˈuz/ us/ɪnθˈuz/
C1
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
C1
action
1
talk excitedly about something
to talk about something in a very excited, positive way
Padron ng paggamit:
enthuse (about/over) [something]; enthuse to [someone] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t use it to mean just 'think' or 'say'; it suggests strong positive excitement.
Mga kasingkahulugan
rave (More informal; often stronger praise.)
|
gush (Suggests excessive or emotional enthusiasm.)
|
wax lyrical (More literary; suggests elaborate praise.)
Mga kasalungat
complain (Expresses negative feelings instead of praise.)
|
criticize (Focuses on faults rather than excitement.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication
|emotions
|opinions
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He enthused about his new job.
- They enthused over the concert.
Pandiwa
C1
action
2
make someone feel enthusiastic
to make someone excited and interested
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] enthuses [someone]; enthuse [someone] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This transitive use is less common than 'enthuse about/over' and can sound awkward in some styles; 'excite' or 'inspire' is often safer.
Mga kasingkahulugan
excite (More common and neutral.)
|
inspire (Often implies deeper motivation or purpose.)
|
energize (Emphasizes increased energy rather than interest.)
Mga kasalungat
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of gaining it.)
|
discourage (Reduces motivation or confidence.)
Mga kolokasyon
enthuse the audience
|enthuse the team
|enthuse supporters
|enthuse voters
|enthuse students
|enthuse staff
|enthuse customers
|enthuse people about the idea
Mga tema
emotions
|motivation
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- The speaker’s confidence enthused the audience.
- It takes more than flashy graphics to enthuse users.
- The new policy failed to enthuse staff.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The coach enthused the players.
Pandiwa
C1
action
3
show strong enthusiasm
to act and sound very excited
Padron ng paggamit:
enthuse (at/in/over) [something]; enthuse
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
In real usage, speakers often add 'about' or 'over' to say what they are excited about.
Mga kasingkahulugan
exclaim (Focuses on a sudden emotional remark, not ongoing excitement.)
|
bubble over (More idiomatic; emphasizes overflowing excitement.)
Mga kasalungat
shrug (Shows indifference instead of enthusiasm.)
|
stay quiet (Does not express excitement at all.)
Mga kolokasyon
enthuse loudly
|enthuse warmly
|enthuse endlessly
|enthuse in interviews
|enthuse during the presentation
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She enthused when she heard the news.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
enthuse
IPA
GB/ɪnθˈuz/
US/ɪnθˈuz/
Mga pantig at diin
en - thuse (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (thuse)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: enthuse
- 3rd Person Singular: enthuses
- Present Participle: enthusing
- Past: enthused
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
be enthused about
1/bˈi ɪnθˈuzd əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel excited about something
to feel excited and interested in something
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.