had been enthusing

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of enthuse.
  enthuse

  verb (used without object)

  to be or become enthusiastic; show enthusiasm.

Related Words

• arouse
• bring about
• cause
• elicit
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• generate
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• induce
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• inspire
• instigate
• kindle
• lead to
• motivate
• precipitate
• prompt
• stir