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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She said he knew about the prank and "was excited and waiting to catch them in the act".

From BBC

"His teams play fast, exciting rugby that consistently look to score tries."

From BBC

Speaking to Sky Sports afterwards, the 28-year-old said she had reset her "attitude and my shot selection" before the deciding set, adding she was "pretty excited" about playing Sabalenka next.

From BBC

We need to have a great spectacle, the best cars in the world and the best drivers and being exciting for the fans.

From BBC

For Gen Z, whose members grew up in the smartphone era and spent formative years under pandemic lockdown, buying clothes and bubble tea in person feels novel and exciting.

From The Wall Street Journal

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