Synonyms for

Excite

Verb / ɪˈksaɪt / Another word for excite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause someone to feel enthusiastic or eager about something

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Common collocations

  • excite the imagination
  • excite the crowd
  • excite interest
  • excite a strong reaction
  • excite the senses
  • excite the public
  • excite the mind

Word family

verb excite
adjective exciting
adverb excitedly

Usage note

Often used to describe a strong positive emotion or feeling. Be mindful of context, as 'excite' can sometimes imply sexual arousal.

Example sentences

  1. I am excited to go to the park today.
  2. The rollercoaster ride excited my senses.
  3. The news of the surprise party excited her.
  4. The football game excited the crowd.
  5. The movie trailer excited me to watch the film.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
  • I'm excited about the future, and I'm excited about what we can do together.
  • The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead.

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