enthuse

/ɛnˈθjuːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel or express enthusiasm or excitement; to inspire enthusiasm or excitement

“The concert’s energetic performance managed to enthuse the entire audience.”

2. verb

to support or promote something with great enthusiasm

“The company’s passionate CEO is known to enthuse her team about new business ventures.”

3. noun

a feeling of enthusiasm or excitement

“The crowd’s enthuse was palpable as the home team scored the winning goal.”

Synonyms

  • enthusiasm
  • enthusiastic
  • excite

Antonyms

  • discourage
  • dishearten