The verb enthuse is a 19th-century back formation from the noun enthusiasm. ... It is used as a transitive verb meaning “to cause to become enthusiastic” ( The liveliness of the dance enthused the audience ) and as an intransitive verb meaning “to show enthusiasm” ( She enthused warmly over his performance ).

What does enthuse mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to make enthusiastic is enthused about the project. 2 : to express with enthusiasm. intransitive verb. : to show enthusiasm a splendid performance, and I was enthusing over it— Julian Huxley.

What is the noun of bravery?

noun, plural brav·er·ies. brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor.