excite (EN)

verb

verb “excite”

1. to cause someone to have strong feelings
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   The surprise birthday party excited the children, making them jump and scream with happiness.
2. to provoke or trigger a particular feeling or response
   The heated debate excited strong opinions from both sides of the room.
3. to create a feeling of sexual attraction in someone
   The romantic novel excited the reader with its descriptive passages.
4. to increase the energy level of an electron to a higher state
   The scientist explained how photons can excite atoms by transferring energy during absorption.
5. to cause an electromagnet to become magnetized
   The technician was careful to excite the coils properly to avoid overheating the motor.