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excite

/ɪkˈsaɪt/
ex · cite ɪk · ˈsaɪt
English Definition
v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
中文释义
使激动，使兴奋
Significado en Español
excitar, emocionar
한국어 뜻
흥분시키다, 들뜨게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích thích, làm phấn khích
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Example Sentence

The trailer excited fans about the new movie.

预告片让粉丝对这部新电影感到兴奋。

Synonyms
thrill stimulate arouse
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “excite”:

  1. A subdue
  2. B thrill
  3. C bore
  4. D calm
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B — thrill. “excite” means v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The exciting news of the trip was sure to ______ the whole class.

  1. A bore
  2. B calm
  3. C disappoint
  4. D excite
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D — excite. “excite” means v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

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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.

How do you use “excite” in a sentence?

The trailer excited fans about the new movie. (预告片让粉丝对这部新电影感到兴奋。)

What are synonyms for “excite”?

thrill, stimulate, arouse — all close in meaning to excite (v. to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness).

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.

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