enthuse
UK: ɪnˈθjuːz | US: ɪnˈθuːz
vi. to show or express enthusiasm
vt. to cause someone to feel enthusiasm
The word "enthuse" originates from the Greek enthousiasmos ("divine inspiration"), derived from entheos ("possessed by a god"), where en- means "in" and theos means "god." Over time, the term evolved in English (19th century) as a back-formation from "enthusiasm," shifting from divine inspiration to general excitement or passion. The morpheme thus preserves the Greek root theos, while en- and -e frame it as a verb.
She always manages to enthuse her students about science.
The crowd began to enthuse over the performer's energy.
His speech failed to enthuse the investors.
Don’t force yourself to enthuse if you’re not genuinely interested.
The coach’s pep talk enthused the team before the match.