Definition of stimulate

verb (v)

• act as a stimulant (verb.change)

  Synonym: excite
  Antonym: dampen, stifle
  

  Example:
  The book stimulated her imagination.
  This play stimulates.
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner (verb.communication)

  Synonym: cause, get, have, induce, make
  

  source: wordnet30
• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: excite, shake, shake up, stir
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to be alert and energetic (verb.body)

  Synonym: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up
  Antonym: de-energise, de-energize
  

  Example:
  Coffee and tea stimulate me.
  This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate.
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to occur rapidly (verb.creation)

  Synonym: hasten, induce, rush
  

  source: wordnet30
• stir feelings in (verb.perception)

  Synonym: excite, stir
  

  Example:
  Stimulate my appetite.
  

  source: wordnet30
• provide the needed stimulus for (verb.communication)

  Synonym: provoke
  

  source: wordnet30
• To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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