verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

enliven, excite, whet, stimulate

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Example Sentences

Example:The enthusiasm of the team was enlivened by the unexpected news of a new sponsor.

Definition:to make more lively, interesting, or exciting.

From enliven

Example:The promotion was excited by the announcement of the coming event.

Definition:to stimulate or create a strong desire or interest in something.

From excite

Example:The anticipation of the reveal whetted the curiosity of the audience.

Definition:to increase your desire or interest in something by arousing it.

From whet

Example:Her words stimulated the conversation to new heights.

Definition:to encourage or excite someone or something.

From stimulate