to excite
1. to cause someone to feel excitement, enthusiasm, or strong emotion
The announcement excited the crowd.
O anúncio excitou a multidão.
2. to stimulate or arouse physically or sexually
The touch excited her.
O toque a excitou.
3. to provoke or incite (action, emotion, or response)
His words excited anger among the listeners.
Suas palavras excitaram a raiva entre os ouvintes.
4. in physics, to raise (an atom or electron) to a higher energy level
The laser excites the electrons.
O laser excita os elétrons.
Related Idioms & Phrases
excitar a imaginação - to excite the imagination
excitar curiosidade - to arouse curiosity
excitar paixão - to kindle passion
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