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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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I’m not looking to excite the good old days — I think these are the good old days, and I’m very much equipped for them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Apple’s marketing strategy shift may have surprised some, but it was a smart move to excite a specific set of new customers about a product launch.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Seyboth, 45, said when he started his career, the technology industry still offered plenty to excite him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"We live in a world of technology. We need scientists, engineers and mathematicians - and space has a brilliant ability to excite people about those subjects," says Libby Jackson.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In fact, the thought of packing a suitcase and taking the morning train did not excite her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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