excite
Definitions
To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness in someone.
To trigger a physical or chemical reaction in an organism or substance.
To stir up or provoke a specific emotion or activity.
Examples
The prospect of traveling to a new country continues to excite me.
The coach tried to excite the team before the championship game.
New scientific discoveries often excite the imagination of researchers.
Synonyms
stimulate thrill arouse provoke animate invigorate electrify