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amplify excitement

[ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt]
verb phrase
amplificar a excitação
1. to increase or intensify feelings of enthusiasm, joy, or anticipation
The announcement amplified excitement among the fans.
O anúncio amplificou a excitação entre os fãs.
2. to make something more thrilling or engaging
The special effects amplify excitement in the movie.
Os efeitos especiais amplificam a excitação no filme.
NYC Slang
hype it up
Synonyms
intensify excitementincrease enthusiasmheighten anticipationboost excitementenhance thrills
Antonyms
diminish excitementreduce enthusiasmdampen spiritslessen anticipationsuppress excitement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar a excitação
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
amplificar o entusiasmo
alternative phrasing
São Paulo
intensificar a emoção
common variation
Portugal
amplificar o entusiasmo
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn up the heat
raise the bar
get people pumped
build momentum
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