Excite

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsaɪt/

Definitions of excite

verb to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone

Example Sentences

A1 The children were excited to see the fireworks.

A2 I always get excited when I watch my favorite movie.

B1 The news of her promotion excited her coworkers.

B2 The new technology excites me because of its potential impact.

C1 The prospect of traveling to a new country always excites me.

C2 The idea of starting a new business venture excites me beyond measure.

Examples of excite in a Sentence

formal The new product launch is expected to excite investors and boost the company's stock price.

informal I can't wait to see the movie, it looks so exciting!

slang The concert last night was lit, it really excited the crowd.

figurative The prospect of traveling to a new country excites me like nothing else.

Grammatical Forms of excite

• past tense: excited
• plural: excites
• comparative: more excited
• superlative: most excited
• present tense: excite
• future tense: will excite
• perfect tense: has excited
• continuous tense: is exciting
• singular: excite
• positive degree: exciting
• infinitive: to excite
• gerund: exciting
• participle: exciting

Origin and Evolution of excite

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excite' originated from the Latin word 'excitare', which means to rouse or stir up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'excite' has retained its original meaning of causing excitement or enthusiasm in someone, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any situation or stimulus that arouses interest or emotion.