excite

excite heat by friction

Gould was excited by these discoveries.

the ability to excite interest in others.

the energy of an electron is sufficient to excite the atom.

they were excited about the prospect.

The news excited everybody.

It especially excited their inquisitiveness.

This announcement greatly excited us.

They were excited with joy at the success.

flying still excites me.

I'm excited by what lies ahead.

He was inly excited about her.

He is apt to get excited over trifles.

Everybody was excited by the news of victory.

Her new dress excited envy.

The audience is/are always very excited by a wonderful goal.