excite
verb (used with object)
to arouse or stir up the emotions or feelings of.
has excited
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present perfectof excite (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The use of Q phrases by government agencies during wartime has excited online conspiracy theorists.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
In his short time so far at Arsenal, Tzolis has excited supporters with his performances during pre-season and registered two assists in the Community Shield win over Manchester City.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The, at times, feisty debate came amid a gubernatorial race that thus far has lacked sizzle or a candidate on either side of the aisle who has excited Californians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
But lately, nothing has excited them more than the opposite of all that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2025
“You wander: your head becomes confused. I have been too abrupt in communicating the news; it has excited you beyond your strength.”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
