excite

verb/ɨʃsiˈtaɾ/high

ex·ci·tar

Definition

To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness; to stimulate.

The prospect of travel excited the children.

The new discovery excited great interest in the scientific community.

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Common collocations

excite interestexcite curiosityexcite the imagination

Do latim 'excitare' (despertar, estimular).