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- pronunciation:
- ihk
saIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
excites, exciting, excited |
| definition: |
to stir the emotions of, usually causing the heart to beat faster through expectation, fear, anger, or happiness.
The start of the play excited the audience.The first snow of the year always excites the children.- synonyms:
- agitate, inflame, kindle, stimulate, stir
- antonyms:
- bore, calm, soothe
- similar words:
- fluster, intoxicate, irritate, provoke, rouse, thrill, tickle, wind up
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| related words: |
activate, incite, interest, kindle, pick, prod, prompt, tempt, touch |
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Word Builder: excite +
- excited:
feeling excitement.
- exciting:
causing excitement.
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