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.
To provoke; to exasperate.
To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
To put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
To press onward or forward.
To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.
To press hard upon; to follow closely.
A strong desire; an itch to do something.