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Excite

ɪkˈsaɪt
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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興奮させる (こうふんさせる), 刺激する (しげきする), 興奮する (こうふんする), 感情を高揚させる (かんじょうをこうようさせる)

Excite meanings in Japanese

興奮させる (こうふんさせる)

Example:
The movie really excites the audience.
その映画は観客を本当に興奮させる。
This news will excite everyone in the office.
このニュースはオフィスの皆を興奮させるだろう。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation to describe something that creates a strong emotional response, like joy or anticipation.
Note: Commonly used in situations where something thrilling or stimulating is being discussed.

刺激する (しげきする)

Example:
This lecture excites my interest in science.
この講義は私の科学に対する興味を刺激する。
The new product excites the market.
その新製品は市場を刺激する。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in both casual and formal contexts, often relating to intellectual or sensory stimulation.
Note: Can be used in both physical and emotional contexts, such as stimulating interest or curiosity.

興奮する (こうふんする)

Example:
I get excited when I think about the vacation.
休暇を考えると興奮する。
She is excited about her new job.
彼女は新しい仕事に興奮している。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation to express personal feelings of excitement.
Note: Often used to describe a personal emotional state rather than influencing others.

感情を高揚させる (かんじょうをこうようさせる)

Example:
The speech excited the crowd.
その演説は群衆の感情を高揚させた。
The performance excited the audience's emotions.
そのパフォーマンスは観客の感情を高揚させた。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in more formal contexts like speeches or performances to describe the act of elevating emotions.
Note: Typically used in artistic or public speaking contexts.

Excite's synonyms

Stimulate

To stimulate means to encourage or incite a reaction or activity.
Example: The new project stimulated her creativity and passion for work.
Note: Stimulate often implies a physical or mental response, whereas excite can be more general.

Thrill

To thrill means to cause a feeling of excitement or pleasure.
Example: The thrilling roller coaster ride excited the children.
Note: Thrill is more about creating a strong feeling of excitement or enjoyment.

Energize

To energize means to give energy or enthusiasm to someone or something.
Example: The motivational speaker's words energized the audience.
Note: Energize focuses on providing energy or enthusiasm, whereas excite is more about creating excitement.

Arouse

To arouse means to evoke a feeling or emotion, typically strong or passionate.
Example: The mysterious stranger's arrival aroused curiosity among the villagers.
Note: Arouse often implies a deeper or more intense emotional response than simply exciting.

Excite expressions, common phrases

Get excited

To become enthusiastic or eager about something.
Example: I always get excited before going on a trip.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action or process of becoming excited.

Excite someone's interest

To cause someone to become interested or enthusiastic about something.
Example: The new movie trailer excited my interest in seeing the film.
Note: This phrase focuses on stimulating or sparking someone's interest rather than just feeling excited.

Excite the imagination

To inspire or stimulate someone's imagination.
Example: The vivid storytelling in the book excited the imagination of the children.
Note: This phrase suggests that something triggers creativity or imaginative thoughts.

Excite a reaction

To provoke or elicit a particular response or reaction from someone.
Example: The controversial speech excited a strong reaction from the audience.
Note: This phrase indicates causing a specific response or feedback, not just a general feeling of excitement.

Excite curiosity

To evoke or arouse someone's curiosity or desire to know more.
Example: The mysterious package on the doorstep excited my curiosity.
Note: This phrase highlights the act of piquing someone's curiosity, leading to a desire for more information.

Excite anticipation

To create a feeling of eager expectation or excitement about something that is going to happen.
Example: The upcoming concert excites anticipation among music fans.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the feeling of looking forward to something that is yet to occur.

Excite buzz

To create a lot of excitement or interest, especially in a specific context or community.
Example: The new product launch is generating a lot of buzz in the market.
Note: This phrase refers to generating a general excitement or attention, often within a particular group or community.

Excite everyday (slang) expressions

Pumped

To be excited and enthusiastic about something.
Example: I'm so pumped for the concert tonight!
Note: More informal than 'excited', often implies high energy.

Stoked

To be extremely excited or thrilled.
Example: I'm totally stoked for the upcoming vacation!
Note: Carries a strong sense of anticipation and excitement.

Amped up

To be highly energized and excited.
Example: I am so amped up for the match this weekend!
Note: Suggests a heightened level of excitement and readiness.

Jazzed

To be excited or thrilled about something.
Example: I'm really jazzed about the new job opportunity.
Note: Can convey a sense of being positively surprised or delighted.

Geeked

To be excited or thrilled, especially about a specific interest or activity.
Example: I'm geeked to try out the new video game.
Note: Often used in contexts related to technology, gaming, or niche interests.

Fired up

To be extremely excited, motivated, or enthusiastic about something.
Example: The team is really fired up for the championship game.
Note: Implies a strong sense of passion and determination.

Charged

To be full of excitement, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example: I'm feeling charged up for the presentation tomorrow.
Note: Suggests being mentally or emotionally ready and electrified with enthusiasm.

Excite - Examples

Excite me with your plans for the weekend.
The news of her promotion excited her.
The new workout routine has really been exciting my muscles.

Excite grammar

Excite - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: excite
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): excited
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): exciting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): excites
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): excite
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): excite
Syllables, Separation and Stress
excite Contains 2 syllables: ex • cite
Phonetic transcription: ik-ˈsīt
ex cite , ik ˈsīt (The red syllable is stressed)

Excite - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
excite: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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