The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENTHUSED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

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What does ENTHUSED mean?
ENTHUSED verb- To show enthusiasm
- To cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm or to be enthusiastic