ex·cite 
/ɪkˈsaɪt/ verb
ex·cites; ex·cit·ed; ex·cit·ing /ɪkˈsaɪt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something
▪ ideas that excite young people ▪ Our announcement excited the children. ▪ It excites me [=it arouses me sexually] when you dress like that. 2 : to cause (a particular emotion or reaction) to be felt or to happen
▪ excite admiration/suspicion/discussion ▪ The posters excited much interest in the show. 3 : to increase the activity of (something, such as nerve tissue)
▪ a chemical that excites [=stimulates] the nerve cells in the brain
▪ ideas that excite young people ▪ Our announcement excited the children. ▪ It excites me [=it arouses me sexually] when you dress like that.
▪ excite admiration/suspicion/discussion ▪ The posters excited much interest in the show.
▪ a chemical that excites [=stimulates] the nerve cells in the brain
