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enthuse

/ɛnˈθjuːz/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To inspire or excite someone with an emotion or idea.

    - "The teacher's enthusiasm for the subject enthused the students."
    - "The speech at the rally enthused the crowd."
  • Verb

    To be filled with eagerness or intense emotion.

    - "He was enthused about the upcoming concert."
    - "She was enthused by the prospect of a new job."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with enthuse
muse , abuse , choose , news , bruise , confuse
Variants
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enthuse , enthused , enthuses , enthusing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'enthusiasmos', meaning 'ecstasy' or 'possession by a god'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'enthuse' is related to the word 'inspire', which means 'to breathe into'.

  2. The term 'enthusiast' comes from the same root as 'enthuse'.

  3. The word 'enthusiasm' comes from the same root as 'enthuse'.

  4. The ancient Greeks believed that the god Dionysus could possess people and inspire them with enthusiasm.


Related Concepts
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  1. Excitement: A feeling of intense emotional arousal, characterized by feelings of enthusiasm, eagerness, and enthusiasm.

  2. Passion: A strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or someone.


Culture
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In literature, 'enthuse' has been used to describe the passionate and excited reactions of characters towards various situations or ideas. In art, it has been depicted as a state of heightened emotion or inspiration.

How to Memorize "enthuse"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'enthuse' as a flame being ignited in your heart, symbolizing the passion and excitement that the word represents.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'enthuse' with the feeling of being filled with energy and excitement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'enthuse' as 'Enthusiastic You'.


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