Meaning
To make someone feel very happy and full of interest in something.
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Word origin
From Latin excitare, meaning to call out or stir up.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excitare
- English cognates
- cite, incite
Grammar
Examples
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"Excite" means to make them feel eager and happy.
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Here it means nothing made him feel interested.
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"Excited" here is the past form of the verb.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 7: excite, vehicle, effort and 7 more words.