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To stir the emotions of.

Example: The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.

To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

Example: Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.

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.

To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.

Example: to excite a dynamo

Having great enthusiasm.

Example: He was very excited about his promotion.

Being in a state of higher energy.

Example: The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.

Having an erection; erect.

Sexually aroused.