enthuses; enthused; enthusing
1
a
: to say (something) with enthusiasm
"This dinner is wonderful!" he enthused.
b
: to show enthusiasm : to talk about something with enthusiasm
—usually + over or about
She enthused over/about the variety of flowers in the garden.
2
: to make (someone) enthusiastic
His presentation failed to enthuse the committee.
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/enthuse. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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