excite
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɪkˈsaɪt/]
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Senses
1. excite (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
Example: The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.
Concept: Волнение
2. excite (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
Example: Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.
3. excite (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
Example: By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.
Structure of the word
Roots:- keyh₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Arousal ↔ Calm — concept «Волнение»
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