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to excite
01
to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon
Transitive: to excite sb
Examples
The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.
The thought of going on a vacation to the beach excited the children.
02
to cause a particular feeling or reaction to occur in someone
Transitive: to excite an emotion
Examples
Her inspiring speech excited a sense of hope in the crowd.
The vivid painting excited feelings of nostalgia in everyone who saw it.
03
to generate a magnetic field in a material or device
Transitive: to excite a material or device
Examples
Engineers excited the electromagnet to lift the heavy steel beams.
The coil was excited with an electric current to create a strong magnetic field.
04
to stimulate a physical or biological system, causing it to become more active or energized
Transitive: to excite a physical or biological system
Examples
The electrical signal excited the neurons, leading to a rapid response.
Shining light on the material excited its atoms, causing them to emit energy.
05
to stimulate someone in a way that leads to sexual arousal or desire
Transitive: to excite sb
Examples
The romantic atmosphere excited her in ways she had n't anticipated.
A gentle touch on his neck excited him, sending shivers down his spine.
06
to cause something to happen or to stir up a particular reaction or event
Transitive: to excite a reaction
Examples
The controversial statement excited a strong public response.
Her unexpected victory excited intense debate among the judges.
Lexical Tree
excitable
excitant
excitation
excite
