Definition
- (verb) To stir the emotions of. “The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.”
- (verb) To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate. “Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.”
- (verb) To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level. “By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.”
- (verb) To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in. “to excite a dynamo”
Word stats
- Excite contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 15.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Excite mean?
To stir the emotions of.
How many letters are in Excite?
Excite has 6 letters.
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