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excite

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/ɪkˈsaɪt/ · ex-cite

To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone.

Meanings

verbformal

To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone.

کسی میں جوش و خروش اور اشتیاق پیدا کرنا۔

پرجوش کرنا

purjosh karna

Synonyms

stirarousestimulateجواب دیناحوصلہ دینابیدار کرنا

Antonyms

calmsuppressdullخاموش کرناپرسکون کرناسست کرنا

Common Collocations

  • excite the audience
  • excite interest
  • excite curiosity

Example Sentences

The announcement of the concert excited the fans.

کنسرٹ کے اعلان نے مداحوں کو پرجوش کر دیا۔

Concert ke elan ne madahon ko purjosh kar diya.

She was excited about her upcoming trip.

وہ اپنی آنے والی سفر کے بارے میں پرجوش تھی۔

Woh apni aane wali safar ke bare mein purjosh thi.

The new gadget excited tech enthusiasts.

نیا گیجٹ ٹیکنالوجی کے شوقین لوگوں میں جوش پیدا کر گیا۔

Naya gadget technology ke shoqeen logon mein josh peda kar gaya.

Easily Confused With

incite:While both can mean to provoke, 'excite' generally refers to awakening enthusiasm, whereas 'incite' refers to encouraging or stirring up negative actions.

Word Family

exciting
adjectiveپرجوش
excitement
nounجوش

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Excite' as 'X' marks the spot of excitement.

Imagine a vibrant fireworks display, symbolizing excitement and enthusiasm.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جوش میں آ کر لبوں پہ خوشبو سی آئے، زندگی جیسے خوشبو میں بہار ہو جائے۔

Josh mein aa kar labon pe khushboo si aaye, Zindagi jaise khushboo mein bahar ho jaye.

In excitement, a fragrance comes to the lips, Life blooms as if infused with perfume.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہت خوشی میں جھکڑ نہ لگاؤ

Bohat khushi mein jhakar na lagao

Don't get swept away in excessive joy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "excitare" — to awaken, rouse

First known use: 15th century

Derived from Latin 'excitare', which evolved through Old French before entering the English language. Initially used in the context of stimulation in various forms.