were enthusing

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  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
• incite
• induce
• inflame
• inspire
• instigate
• kindle
• lead to
• motivate
• precipitate
• prompt
• stir