excite

verb

ex·cite | \ ik-ˈsīt

, ek-\

excited; exciting

Definition of excite

transitive verb

1a : 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

2a : 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

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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

Examples of excite in a Sentence

ideas that excite young people Our announcement excited the children. The posters excited much interest in the show.

Recent Examples on the Web

Astronomers have been excited by the Moon for eons, a level that has grown considerably as technological advancements gave humanity access to its surface, and helped researchers make observations from afar. — Fox News, "Mysterious light flashes on the Moon have been baffling researchers for decades," 6 June 2019 The Islamic month of Ramadan is here, and I am excited by the calmness and reflection that this month brings. — Imani Bashir, Teen Vogue, "How I Learned to Love Ramadan," 10 May 2019 Bunch is excited by all of the progress he's seen in the students that have been through his curriculum. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Parenting Tips & Advice," 30 Apr. 2019 Minnesota The first dedicated CBD and hemp store opened in Minneapolis at the end of 2018, and farmers are excited by hemp’s potential as a crop. — Meredith Clark, Marie Claire, "Is CBD Even Legal Where You Live?," 12 Apr. 2019 That's not the only thing in Apple's new batch of emojis that you should be excited for. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "These New 2019 Emojis Are Super Inclusive and Your Group Text Will Appreciate It," 6 Feb. 2019 From one bride to the next.....congratulations to my baby sister on this exciting next chapter! — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Baldwin's Sister Alaia and Cousin Ireland Will Reportedly Be Bridesmaids in Her Wedding," 18 July 2018 Huge stars, exciting up-and-comers, top-notch Milwaukee talent. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "16 must-see acts at Summerfest, from the Weeknd to Arcade Fire to Janelle Monae," 19 June 2018 The online reactions are the perfect storm of excited, nervous, and immediately critical. — Aamina Khan, Teen Vogue, "Ramy Youssef Wants to "Complicate the Conversation" with His New Hulu Series," 19 Apr. 2019

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