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Stimulate

/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ · verb

Meaning

To encourage into action..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To encourage into action.
  2. To arouse an organism to functional activity.

Example Sentences

stimulate the economy
To most others Lord Allerton's obvious preference for Mary would have been an insuperable obstacle; it only served to stimulate her ladyship.
stimulate my mind
He was sexually stimulated by the dancer's moves.

Synonyms for stimulate

encourageinduceinciteprovokeabetactuategooselight a fire undersendstingbring aboutcheerdrawdriveegg onengenderevokeexcitefomentgoadgrilligniteimpelinflameinstigateinvokelashmotivemotivatemove

Antonyms for stimulate

sedatecalmstifletranquillizetranquilizedampende-energize

Related Words

arouseexciteenergizeperk upstirprovokeinducehastenshake upshakegetenergisemakehavecausebracerushinciteengageinstigate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does stimulate mean?

Stimulate means To encourage into action..

What is a synonym for stimulate?

Common synonyms include encourage, induce, incite, provoke.

What is the opposite of stimulate?

Possible antonyms include sedate, calm, stifle, tranquillize.

How do you use stimulate in a sentence?

stimulate the economy

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