excite

/ɛksˈa‍ɪt/

/ɪkˈsaɪt/

to excite

MAIN VERB

to make a person feel eager, interested, or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

act as a stimulant

synonyms : stimulate

antonyms : stifle

produce a magnetic field in

raise to a higher energy level

synonyms : energise

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

synonyms : shake

stimulate sexually

synonyms : arouse

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

synonyms : agitate

antonyms : calm

stir feelings in

synonyms : stimulate

Examples

1. The children were excited by the sudden thunderstorm during their camping trip.

2. She got excited when she received the invitation to the party.

3. She picked up the globe artichoke from the market, excited to try a new recipe.

4. We gathered elderberries, excited to use the aggregate fruits for making jams and pies.