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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That presents an exciting opportunity for investors, and one that will test the lofty valuations these companies have fetched in the private markets.

From MarketWatch

With a short season, smaller scope and much lighter tone, this could be the welcome antidote to the humorless, plodding “HotD,” and get Westeros fans excited again.

From MarketWatch

That approach won’t excite markets—but it reduces the risk of abrupt reversals or financial accidents.

From Barron's

"Winning it twice gives me confidence, but every year brings a new challenge. I'm excited to return and see what I can achieve."

From Barron's

She told us seeing the image was "one of the most exciting moments of my life".

From BBC

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