excite

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего сильные чувства энтузиазма, нетерпения или возбуждения у кого-либо.

A verb used to express the act of causing strong feelings of enthusiasm, eagerness, or arousal in someone.

1. Make enthusiasticA2formal

   To cause someone to feel very enthusiastic, eager, or happy about something.

   Взволновать

   • The news of the trip excited the children.
   • Her speech excited the audience to take action.
   • The prospect of a new job excited him greatly.

   Synonymsanimateenergizeenlivenfire upgalvanizeinspirerousestimulatestirthrill

   Antonymsboredampendiscouragedisheartendisincline

2. Stimulate or arouseB2formal

   To cause a particular feeling, reaction, or activity to happen.

   Вызывать

   • The experiment excited a lot of interest in the scientific community.
   • His comments excited a heated debate among the panel.
   • The new policy excited both support and criticism.

   Synonymsagitateanimatearouseelicitevokegalvanizeinciteinspirekindleprovokerousestimulatestir uptrigger

   Antonymsallaycalmdampendeadenpacifyquietrepresssoothesubduesuppress

3. Cause sexual arousalB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sexual desire or arousal.

   Возбуждать

   • The romantic scene in the movie excited her.
   • He was excited by her touch.
   • Certain scents can excite the senses.

   Synonymsarouseawakeninflamerousestimulatestirtitillateturn on