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excites
[ɪkˈsaɪts]
verb
excita
1.
to cause someone to feel enthusiastic or eager
The announcement excites the crowd.
O anúncio excita a multidão.
2.
to arouse or stimulate an emotion or reaction
This music excites my emotions.
Esta música excita minhas emoções.
3.
to cause a physical or chemical response
The stimulus excites the nerve cells.
O estímulo excita as células nervosas.
NYC Slang
gets someone hyped or amped up
Synonyms
stimulates
thrills
delights
arouses
provokes
Antonyms
calms
depresses
soothes
bores
discourages
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
excita
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
excita
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
excita
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
excita
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
excite interest
excite curiosity
get excited about something
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