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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExcite
/ɪkˈsaɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness.
"The announcement of the concert excited the fans." - 2
To stimulate or provoke a response.
"The scientist's discovery excited interest in the field."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'excitare', meaning 'to rouse' or 'to call forth', formed by combining 'ex-' (out) and 'citare' (to put in motion). Entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially retaining physical senses of stirring up before shifting toward emotional and psychological stimulation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Excite" is said worldwide
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exciter
Transliteration: eksite
"L'annonce du concert a excité les fans."
aufregen
Transliteration: auf-re-gen
"Die Ankündigung des Konzerts hat die Fans aufgeregt."
eccitare
Transliteration: etʃitare
"L'annuncio del concerto ha eccitato i fan."
excitar
Transliteration: eksitar
"El anuncio del concierto emocionó a los fans."
excitar
Transliteration: eksitar
"O anúncio do concerto excitou os fãs."
उत्साहित करना
Transliteration: utsāhit karnā
"कॉन्सर्ट की घोषणा ने प्रशंसकों को उत्साहित किया।"
激动
Transliteration: jīdòng
"音乐会的公告让粉丝们感到激动。"
흥분시키다
Transliteration: heungbunsikida
"콘서트 발표는 팬들을 흥분시켰다."
興奮させる
Transliteration: kōfun saseru
"コンサートの発表はファンを興奮させた。"
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