Meaning of the word excite in English

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excite

US /ɪkˈsaɪt/

UK /ɪkˈsaɪt/

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone

Example:

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The news of the trip began to excite her.

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His new ideas really excite the team.

Synonym:

thrill stimulate arouse stir animate

to cause a particular reaction or feeling

Example:

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Certain chemicals can excite nerve cells.

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The sound of the siren excited the dog.

Synonym:

stimulate trigger provoke induce elicit

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