exc
ite
Third Person
excites
Present Participle
exciting
Past Tense
excited
Past Participle
excited
1
to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon
transitive
- The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.
- The thought of going on a vacation to the beach excited the children.
- The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm.
- The prospect of starting a new job excites him about the future.
- The sight of snowflakes falling excited residents, heralding the arrival of winter.
2
to cause a particular feeling or reaction to occur in someone
transitive
- Her inspiring speech excited a sense of hope in the crowd.
- The vivid painting excited feelings of nostalgia in everyone who saw it.
- The sudden turn of events excited confusion among the spectators.
- Stories of bravery often excite admiration and respect.
- The unexpected promotion excited a mix of joy and disbelief in her.
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3
to generate a magnetic field in a material or device
transitive
- Engineers excited the electromagnet to lift the heavy steel beams.
- The coil was excited with an electric current to create a strong magnetic field.
- The alternator excites its rotor to produce electricity efficiently.
- A small generator is used to excite the magnetic core of the motor.
- As the current increased, it excited the core, amplifying the magnetic flux.
4
to stimulate a physical or biological system, causing it to become more active or energized
transitive
- The electrical signal excited the neurons, leading to a rapid response.
- Shining light on the material excited its atoms, causing them to emit energy.
- The chemical reaction excited the molecules, making them vibrate faster.
- The laser beam excited the electrons in the crystal, creating a brilliant glow.
- Sound waves excited the fluid in the inner ear, triggering auditory signals.
5
to stimulate someone in a way that leads to sexual arousal or desire
transitive
- The romantic atmosphere excited her in ways she hadn't anticipated.
- A gentle touch on his neck excited him, sending shivers down his spine.
- She knew how to excite him with just a glance across the room.
- The unexpected caress of his hand excited her as they stood in the quiet corner.
6
to cause something to happen or to stir up a particular reaction or event
transitive
- The controversial statement excited a strong public response.
- Her unexpected victory excited intense debate among the judges.
- The fiery speech excited support for the cause, drawing large crowds.
- His bold decision excited curiosity and speculation among the media.
- The festival’s arrival excited anticipation in the community.
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