Word: Excite

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈsaɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To stimulate or stir up (a person or their emotions, interest, or enthusiasm). For example: “The upcoming trip excited the children.”
  • To incite to action: “The news excited the crowd to protest.”
• Noun: The state of being excited; excitement. For example: “There’s a lot of excite around the new product launch.”

Phrases

• “Excite someone about something”: To inspire enthusiasm or interest in someone regarding a particular subject or event. Example: “She was able to excite the team about the project goals.”
• “Get excited”: To experience a feeling of anticipation or eagerness. Example: “I’m really getting excited about my vacation.”
• “More than excited”: Expressing strong enthusiasm or anticipation. Example: “I’m more than excited to meet the author of my favorite book.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The prospect of going on a safari excited the entire family.”
• As a noun (rarely used in this form): “The excite surrounding the championship game was palpable.”

Synonyms

• Thrill
• Stir
• Stimulate
• Invigorate
• Arouse
• Enthuse
• Galvanize
• Intrigue
• Fire up
• Ignite (interest/passion)