Meaning & Definition of word "Excite"

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    Excite

    /ɪkˈsaɪt/

    verb:

    • 1. To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone.
      • Example: The announcement of the new theme park excited the local community.
    • 2. To stir up or provoke (a reaction or feeling).
      • Example: The debate about climate change excited many activists to take action.
    • 3. To raise the energy level of a system or state, in terms of physics or chemistry.
      • Example: The scientists were able to excite the atoms in the substance with a laser.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to call out, to rouse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excite someone:

    To make someone very enthusiastic.

    excited about:

    Feeling enthusiastic or eager about something.

    excite the imagination:

    To stimulate creative or innovative thinking.

    Related Words

    excitement:

    A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

    exciting:

    Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

    Slang Meanings of excite

    Meaning: To amp up

    Example Sentence: The DJ really amped up the crowd at the concert.

    Meaning: To jazz up

    Example Sentence: They jazzed up the party with some awesome decorations.