Julian Huxley
Usage of Enthuse
Enthuse is apparently American in origin, although the earliest known example of its use occurs in a letter written in 1827 by a young Scotsman who spent about two years in the Pacific Northwest. It has been disapproved since about 1870. Current evidence shows it to be flourishing nonetheless on both sides of the Atlantic especially in journalistic prose.
Examples of enthuse in a Sentence
Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 June 2024
The 90-minute debate between Biden and Trump, who was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, is a rematch that some may voters not be enthused about.
—James Powel, The Courier-Journal, 27 June 2024
Despite their ages — Hoppus is 52, and DeLonge and Barker are 48 — this trio still sounds fresh and enthused by their 30-year-old punk-pop origins.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2024
Ducks coach Greg Cronin has heaped praise on the young pivot, while he and Carlsson have been enthused by the resurgent play of Zegras.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthuse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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