Definitions

excite

[ik-sahyt] / ɪkˈsaɪt /

VERB

inspire; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate amaze anger animate annoy astound bother delight disturb energize irritate offend thrill turn on vex work up worry

STRONG

accelerate arouse awaken chafe discompose electrify elicit evoke fire fluster foment galvanize goad incite induce inflame infuriate instigate intensify jar jolt kindle madden mock move precipitate provoke quicken rouse start stimulate taunt tease titillate waken warm whet

WEAK

feed the fire stir up touch off wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist calm depress discourage help make happy please quiet reassure soothe

STRONG

bore cool dampen deter disenchant dishearten dissuade dull end halt hinder praise prevent put out repress retard slow stop turn off weaken

WEAK

compose deaden lull moderate pacify tranquilize

Example Sentences

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Tom Francis, head of personal finance at Octopus Money, says "having a clear and exciting goal whether that's a holiday or an emergency fund makes saving feel purposeful rather than restrictive".

From BBC

“I want people to say that was exciting,” he said, pointing to bottles on his shelves.

From The Wall Street Journal

Graeme Anderson, the chief executive of CX Power, strategic developer of the green energy hub plans, said they were still at an "early and exciting stage".

From BBC

I’m excited for people to see Volume 2, mostly for the Steve-Dustin resolution.

From Los Angeles Times

“Given the exciting potential for collaboration, I would welcome a call at your earliest convenience to explore how we can best work together,” he wrote, signing the letter as the chief executive of Total90 LLC.

From The Wall Street Journal

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