excite

[ɪkˈsʌɪt]

excite Definition

• 1. to cause someone to feel enthusiastic or interested about something
• 2. to 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.

• Example

  The news of her promotion excited her coworkers.

• Example

  The loud noise excited the dog and made him bark.

• Example

  The roller coaster ride excited the children.

excite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for excite

• arouse
• galvanize
• stimulate
• thrill
• stir up

Antonyms for excite

• bore
• calm
• dull

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'

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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.