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excita

[ɛkˈsi.tɐ]
verb
excites, stimulates, arouses
1. Third person singular present tense of 'excitar' - to cause excitement or enthusiasm in someone
This music excites the crowd.
Esta música excita a multidão.
2. To stimulate or provoke a reaction, emotion, or physical response
The proposal excites controversy.
A proposta excita controvérsia.
3. To arouse sexually or romantically
The performance excites the audience.
O desempenho a excita.
Synonyms
estimulaprovocadespertaincita
Antonyms
acalmaapaziguatranquiliza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excita
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
excita
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

excita a imaginação - captures the imagination
excita o interesse - sparks interest
excita curiosidade - arouses curiosity
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