To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
To become damped or deadened.
To become damp or moist.
To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.
To stir the emotions of.