To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in someone.
ex+cite
Shared component: cite · to call
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cite
to call
Related forms: cite · 2 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesthe action of encouraging someone to do something violent, unlawful, or unpleasant.
in+cite+ment
Shared component: cite · to call