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EXCITE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Excite.

How to pronounce excite:

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Excite - as a verb

Arouse or elicit a feeling

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Act as a stimulant

Example: "The book stimulated her imagination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stir feelings in

Example: "Stimulate my appetite"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stimulatestir
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sensitisesensitize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

Example: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitatechargecharge upcommoverouse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbtroubleupset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To evoke sexual feelings

Example: "This movie usually arouses the male audience"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arousewind up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Raise to a higher energy level

Example: "Excite the atoms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
energiseenergize

Produce a magnetic field in

Example: "Excite the neurons"

Example Sentences

"The news of her engagement excited her family."
"The children were excited about going to the amusement park."
"I am so excited to try out the new restaurant in town."
"The unexpected visit excited the dog, and it started jumping around happily."
"His speech excited the crowd, and they began cheering."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is EXCITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is EXCITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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