Synonyms for enthusing


Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-thooz
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈθuz

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Définition of enthusing

Origin :
  • 1827, American English, back-formation from enthusiasm. Originally often humorous or with affected ignorance. Related: enthused; enthusing.
  • As in impress : verb influence
  • As in provoke : verb start, evoke; stimulate
  • As in rave : verb be very enthusiastic
  • As in send : verb please
  • As in thrill : verb excite, stimulate
  • As in impassion : verb fire
  • As in drool : verb desire, lust after
  • As in electrify : verb thrill, stimulate
  • As in fire : verb excite, arouse
  • As in gush : verb speak with overwhelming enthusiasm
Example sentences :
  • You commence by enthusing on philosophy: I hasten to agree with you.
  • Extract from : « They and I » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • How enthusing it is at all times to contemplate the courage of others!
  • Extract from : « The Moonshiners At Hoho-Hebee Falls » by Charles Egbert Craddock (AKA Mary Noailles Murfree)
  • Perhaps the Bishop's strongest point in dealing with men is his power of "enthusing" others.
  • Extract from : « Recollections of a Busy Life » by William B. Forwood
  • He wrote to the Christians comforting them and enthusing them with his own spirit.
  • Extract from : « The Black-Bearded Barbarian (George Leslie Mackay) » by Mary Esther Miller MacGregor, AKA Marion Keith

Antonyms for enthusing

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