en·thuse
/inˈTH(y)o͞oz,enˈTH(y)o͞oz/
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verb
verb: enthuse; 3rd person present: enthuses; past tense: enthused; past participle: enthused; gerund or present participle: enthusing
say something that expresses one's eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
"they both enthused over my new look"
Similar: rave
be enthusiastic gush wax lyrical bubble over effervesce be effusive rhapsodize go into raptures praise to the skies heap praise on make much of
throw bouquets at eulogize, extol, acclaim, go wild/mad/crazy, get all worked up, go over the top big someone/something up,ballyhoo, cry someone/something up,
laud.
- make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative.
"public art is a tonic that can enthuse alienated youth"
