excite

/ɪkˈsaɪt/verb
Elementary
1

To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.

2

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

3

To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

4

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

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing