excite

/ɪkˈsaɪt/ · verb

Meaning

To stir the emotions of.
To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

arouse(English)stimulate(English)energize(English)commove(English)stir(English)agitate(English)rouse(English)shake up(English)lycos(English)disaffection(English)phosphor(English)jeeves(English)

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Sources

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