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Collocations for enthusiasm - noun

ADJECTIVE

burning, enormous, extraordinary, immense, passionate, tremendous
considerable, great
little
genuine, real
obvious
growing
boundless, unbounded, unbridled
The cruise director demonstrated boundless enthusiasm and energy.
undiminished
excessive
spontaneous, sudden
new, new-found, renewed
We went about our task with renewed enthusiasm.
early, initial
general, widespread
popular, public
personal
infectious
boyish, youthful
innocent
natural
religious

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… OF ENTHUSIASM

burst, surge
After an initial burst of enthusiasm for jogging, I gradually lost interest.

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VERB + enthusiasm

be full of, feel, have
Her voice was full of enthusiasm.
convey, express, show
She managed to convey an enthusiasm she did not feel.
The team have shown enthusiasm and commitment.
muster, summon up
feign
He accepted the invitation with feigned enthusiasm.
conceal, hide
share
maintain
lose
lack
arouse, engender, fire (sb with), generate
The trip has fired his enthusiasm for all things French.
curb, dampen, dent (esp. BrE), temper (esp. AmE)
This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming.

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enthusiasm + VERB

bubble over, bubble up
He tried to hide the boyish enthusiasm bubbling up inside him.
grow
fade, wane, wear off

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PREPOSITION

with enthusiasm, without enthusiasm
I look forward to the challenge ahead with great enthusiasm.
enthusiasm about
Few people expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
enthusiasm among
The idea aroused immense enthusiasm among party workers.
enthusiasm for
The initial enthusiasm for the project was wearing off.

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PHRASES

sb can't contain their enthusiasm
She grinned, unable to contain her enthusiasm.
energy and enthusiasm
Cruise brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his roles.
a lack of enthusiasm
Both sides have shown a distinct lack of enthusiasm for discussion.

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