Synonyms for excite
Definitions
- v. 1
To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.
- v. 2
To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
The political reforms excited unrest among the population.
- v. 3
To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.
- v. 4
To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.
Related words
- Word family
- excitability excitable excitative excitement excitation
Forms
- Past participle
- excited
e.g. excited → stimulated, roused, stirred, provoked…
Choose the right word
To excite is to arouse one from lethargy or indifference to action.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- evoke Black and white films evoke a sense of nostalgia.
- incite The speaker tried to incite the people to rebellion.
- electrify Algeria needs to electrify its transportation sector.
- interest The public interest was directed at his judgement.
- energize We need a campaign slogan that'll really energize the base.
By length
- 3 letters
- sex1
- 4 letters
- urge1, stir1, whet1
- 5 letters
- touch1, evoke2, rouse1, pique1
- 6 letters
- charge1, affect2, thrill1, awaken3, ignite2, incite2, arouse2, foment2, charre
- 7 letters
- provoke2, quicken2, inflame2, agitate3, enliven3, commove
- 8 letters
- interest2, motivate3, energize3, engender3, energise
- 9 letters
- stimulate3, electrify4
- 10 letters
- intoxicate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (evoke2 = 2 syllables).