excite
/ɪkˈsaɪt/
ex · cite
ɪk · ˈsaɪt
English Definition
v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Significado en Español
excitar, emocionar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích thích, làm phấn khích
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “excite”:
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A
subdue
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B
thrill
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C
bore
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D
calm
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B — thrill.
“excite” means v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Common questions about “excite”
What does “excite” mean?
excite — v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness. In Chinese: 使激动，使兴奋.
How do you pronounce “excite”?
excite is pronounced /ɪkˈsaɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · cite.
Is “excite” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. excite appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
