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   En·thuse

   /inˈTHo͞oz/

   

   verb

   • 1. say something that expresses one's eager enjoyment, interest, or approval: "they both enthused over my new look" Similar ravebe enthusiasticgushwax lyricalbubble overeffervescebe effusiverhapsodizego into rapturespraise to the skiesheap praise onmake much ofthrow bouquets ateulogizeextolacclaiminformal:go wild/mad/crazyget all worked upgo over the topbig someone/something upballyhoodated:cry someone/something uprare:laudpanegyrize
   • ▪ make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative: "public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth" Similar motivateinspirestimulateencouragespur (on)galvanizearouserouseexcitestir (up)firefire with enthusiasmmake enthusiasticfire the imagination ofrare:inspiritincentivize

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