excite — to make someone feel very happy, enthusiastic, or eager
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel very happy, enthusiastic, or eager
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsaɪt/
Korean meaning: 흥분시키다, 신나게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 익**사이**트
Example Sentences
- Nothing excites my cat more than the sound of a can opener.
- The announcement of free pizza excited the entire office.
- Her research findings excited the scientific community.
excite
VERB//ɪkˈsaɪt//
to make someone feel very happy, enthusiastic, or eager
💡 Concept
The roller coaster drop made the kids excite with pure joy.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈsaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈsaɪt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixex--
Rootcit
Suffix--e
Origin
라틴어 'excitare'에서 유래했으며, '밖으로 불러내다, 일으키다'라는 의미였습니다. 마치 잠자고 있던 감정을 깨워 밖으로 끌어내는 것과 같죠.
🎵Rhyme
invitedelightigniteinsight
invite
delight
ignite
insight
🔗Collocations
excite interest
excite curiosity
get excited
excite emotions
excite the crowd
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Nothing excites my cat more than the sound of a can opener.”
😄 Fun example
“The announcement of free pizza excited the entire office.”
“Her research findings excited the scientific community.”
“Don't excite the dog before bedtime or he won't sleep.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
thrillstimulatearouseinspireenergize
Antonyms
calmboredepress
Related
excitementexcitingexcitedexcitable
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