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generate excitement

[/ˈdʒɛnəreɪt ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/]
verb phrase
gerar entusiasmo / causar excitação / criar entusiasmo
1. To create or produce a feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or excitement in people
The new product launch will generate excitement among consumers.
O lançamento do novo produto vai gerar entusiasmo entre os consumidores.
2. To provoke or stimulate interest and emotional engagement
The announcement generated excitement in the community.
O anúncio causou entusiasmo na comunidade.
NYC Slang
hype it up / get people hyped / create buzz
Synonyms
create excitementspark enthusiasmarouse intereststir up excitementprovoke enthusiasmbuild anticipation
Antonyms
dampen enthusiasmkill excitementsuppress interestboredull

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerar entusiasmo / causar excitação
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
gerar entusiasmo / criar buzz
Often uses English 'buzz' in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
criar animação / gerar entusiasmo
May use 'animação' colloquially
Portugal
gerar entusiasmo / criar entusiasmo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stir up excitement
create a buzz
get people excited
build momentum
create anticipation
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