excite Definition
- 1to cause someone to feel enthusiastic or interested about something
- 2to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or stimulated
Using excite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "excite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new movie trailer really excited me.
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The news of her promotion excited her coworkers.
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The loud noise excited the dog and made him bark.
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The roller coaster ride excited the children.
excite Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using excite
excite someone's interest
to make someone interested in something
Example
The unique flavor of the dish excited my interest in cooking.
excite someone's passions
to arouse strong emotions or desires in someone
Example
The romantic movie excited her passions and made her cry.
excite a riot
to cause a group of people to become violent or unruly
Example
The controversial speech almost excited a riot among the protesters.
Phrases with excite
get excited
to become enthusiastic or interested in something
Example
I always get excited when I hear about new technology.
excite someone's curiosity
to make someone interested in learning more about something
Example
The unusual object in the museum excited my curiosity.
excite someone's imagination
to inspire someone's creativity or vision
Example
The beautiful scenery excited the artist's imagination.
Origins of excite
from Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to rouse, call out'
Summary: excite in Brief
The verb 'excite' [ɪkˈsʌɪt] means to stimulate enthusiasm or interest in something, or to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or stimulated. It can be used in contexts such as movies, promotions, loud noises, and roller coasters, as in 'The new movie trailer really excited me.' 'Excite' also appears in phrases like 'get excited,' 'excite someone's curiosity,' and idioms like 'excite someone's passions,' indicating strong emotions or desires.
