Stimulate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stimulate is a verb meaning To encourage into action.
Meaning
To encourage into action.
More Meanings
- To arouse an organism to functional activity.
Example Sentences
stimulate my mind
stimulate the economy
He was sexually stimulated by the dancer's moves.
To most others Lord Allerton's obvious preference for Mary would have been an insuperable obstacle; it only served to stimulate her ladyship.
Word Forms
- stimulates
- stimulating
- stimulated
Synonyms for stimulate
Depending on context, synonyms include encourage, induce, incite, provoke, abet, actuate.
Antonyms for stimulate
Common opposites include sedate, calm, stifle, tranquillize, tranquilize, dampen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arouse, excite, energize, stir, provoke, induce.
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