In·cite v. t. [imp. & p. p. Incited p. pr. & vb. n. Inciting.] To move to action; to stir up; to rouse; to spur or urge on.
Anthiochus, when he incited Prusias to join in war, set before him the greatness of the Romans. --Bacon.
No blown ambition doth our arms incite. --Shak.
Syn: -- Excite; stimulate; instigate; spur; goad; arouse; move; urge; rouse; provoke; encourage; prompt; animate. See Excite.
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