- present tense form of excite (3rd person singular).
excites
Example Sentences
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Now, when he meets younger fans and budding filmmakers, their enthusiasm excites him, though it seems to cause him some consternation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“I was a No. 10, what excites me is scoring goals…I was a leader on the pitch, and I’ll be a leader through what I’ve achieved.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Nothing excites Trump more than the power of saying 'you're fired,'" Litman said, referencing the catchphrase Trump popularized in his former role as a reality competition show host.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The key to the style of campaigning that won out on Tuesday, according to Andrabi, is having a vision for what politics can deliver that excites people.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
“The scent of soot and carbon in your hair excites me with suggestions of glamorous Gotham. We must leave immediately. I must go flower in Manhattan.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
