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inspire enthusiasm

[ɪnˈspaɪər ɛnˈθjuːziæzəm]
verb phrase
inspirar entusiasmo
1. To awaken or evoke a feeling of eager interest, excitement, or zeal in someone
The motivational speaker's words inspired enthusiasm in the audience.
As palavras do palestrante motivacional inspiraram entusiasmo na plateia.
2. To stimulate someone's passion or eagerness toward a particular cause, activity, or goal
The new project inspired enthusiasm among the team members.
O novo projeto inspirou entusiasmo entre os membros da equipe.
NYC Slang
get people hyped / get people pumped up
Synonyms
arouse enthusiasmkindle enthusiasmevoke enthusiasmstimulate excitementgenerate passionmotivateexcite
Antonyms
dampen enthusiasmdiscouragedisheartendemoralizesuppress interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspirar entusiasmo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inspirar entusiasmo / animar
Common in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inspirar entusiasmo / botar gás
More colloquial variant in informal speech
Portugal
inspirar entusiasmo / suscitar entusiasmo
More formal; 'suscitar' preferred in written Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

light a fire under someone
strike a chord
get the ball rolling
breathe new life into
spark someone's interest
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