enthuse

English

/ɛnˈθjuːz/, /ɛnˈθuz/

verb

Definitions

(intransitive) to show enthusiasm
(proscribed) to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm or to be enthusiastic

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἔνθεος (possessed by a god).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἔνθεος

Gloss

possessed by a god

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

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Cognates and derived terms

enthuser English
θεός Ancient Greek
ἐν Ancient Greek
ἔνθεος Ancient Greek

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