Enthuse

Other back-formations, such as enthuse and liaise, inhabit a grey area of acceptability. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I choose this word "enthuse" carefully, because in its derivation from the Greek enthusiasm means, literally, "having the god within". ❋ Hal Duncan (2006)

Palin was a forced choice, a bone thrown to the Fundies - who has helped McCain "enthuse" the Bible Belt, but few outside it. ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

While some things bug Yagoda he despises "enthuse," for example, he has a healthy skepticism toward language extremists. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Under the present system he simply can not "enthuse" over self-support. ❋ George Freeman (1922)

He did not "enthuse," and he did not despair; he kept his head. ❋ Gilbert Parker (1897)

Molly was disappointed that Dolly didn't "enthuse," and the latter felt that a boy -- such a boy -- would effectually spoil the good times she and her mate might have had together, alone. ❋ Evelyn Raymond (1876)

Well, it was the launch of my election campaign - and Russell had instructed me to 'enthuse' everyone with an ❋ Glyn Davies (2010)

However where they were more developed, particularly in colleges, such services were able to "enthuse" students. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"But I kind of enthuse over the girl with the shoulder-blades and red bunting. ❋ O. Henry (1886)

Cristi Hegranes decided - following a stint in Nepal as a foreign correspondent - to create a foundation that would enthuse and educate underprivileged women from around the world. ❋ Scott Hill (2011)

Have to say John was a fantastic teacher, he was always able to enthuse everyone in the class, had him for 6 years as a teacher when I attended CBS, I can only commend him for all his hard work, without it students in Tramore would not have a CS course as a leaving cert option! ❋ Unknown (2009)

The original audience for these works of art is flocking back, struggling to remember the old days, and in at least one case to enthuse a sullen teenage grandchild. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Although ministers enthuse about the idea that charities and voluntary organisation could take over public services there is increasing evidence that such groups are facing deep funding cuts. ❋ Unknown (2011)

I think reading groups give people the opportunity to do what book lovers enjoy more than anything else: first, to read books; second, to discuss, argue and enthuse about books. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They enthuse about how "sweet" and "gracious" she is, how her skin glows. ❋ Unknown (2011)