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excite

verb

ex·​cite ik-ˈsīt How to pronounce excite (audio)
ek-
excited; exciting

transitive verb

1
a
: to call to activity
b
: to rouse to an emotional response
scenes to excite the hardest man to pity
c
: to arouse (something, such as a strong emotional response) by appropriate stimuli
excite enthusiasm for the new regime Arthur Knight
2
a
: energize
excite an electromagnet
b
: to produce a magnetic field in
excite a dynamo
3
: to increase the activity of (something, such as a living organism) : stimulate
4
: to raise (an atomic nucleus, an atom, a molecule, etc.) to a higher energy level

Synonyms

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provoke, excite, stimulate, pique, quicken mean to arouse as if by pricking.

provoke directs attention to the response called forth.

my stories usually provoke laughter

excite implies a stirring up or moving profoundly.

news that excited anger and frustration

stimulate suggests a rousing out of lethargy, quiescence, or indifference.

stimulating conversation

pique suggests stimulating by mild irritation or challenge.

that remark piqued my interest

quicken implies beneficially stimulating and making active or lively.

the high salary quickened her desire to have the job

Example Sentences

ideas that excite young people Our announcement excited the children. The posters excited much interest in the show.
Recent Examples on the Web But as a woman, and more specifically a Black woman, Addai-Robinson’s addition to the lore didn’t exactly excite every fan who got an eyeful of early trailers and images of the series. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 31 Aug. 2022 Are there certain types of projects that don’t excite you? Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022 Moving onto her burger, Alexis admits her version of the recipe doesn't excite her as much. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2022 There are also the political considerations, with Democrats eager to excite their base ahead of next year's elections. Edward-isaac Dovere And Manu Raju, CNN, 19 Dec. 2021 Tuman said Newsom’s decision to call out conservative pundits could also work to excite his own base. Taryn Luna Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2021 The Santa Cruz's design stands out in the angular, simple geometry of the pick-up world, and that's going to excite some people and disappoint others. Sebastian Blanco, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021 New ticket sales are a significant first step for a Louisville program that last season struggled to excite its fan base, finishing 13-19 in a season that saw the school part ways with coach Chris Mack in January. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 26 May 2022 There are few rooms that can excite the senses like the kitchen, and few features spice up a cooking space like an amazing kitchen floor. Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 18 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French exciter, from Latin excitare, from ex- + citare to rouse — more at cite

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of excite was in the 14th century

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