Meaning & Definition of Stimulate in English
English⟶
Stimulate
/stɪmjəlet/
verb
1. Act as a stimulant
- "The book stimulated her imagination"
- "This play stimulates"
synonym:
- stimulate,
- excite
2. Cause to do
- Cause to act in a specified manner
- "The ads induced me to buy a vcr"
- "My children finally got me to buy a computer"
- "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
synonym:
- induce,
- stimulate,
- cause,
- have,
- get,
- make
3. Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
- "These stories shook the community"
- "The civil war shook the country"
synonym:
- stimulate,
- shake,
- shake up,
- excite,
- stir
4. Cause to be alert and energetic
- "Coffee and tea stimulate me"
- "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
synonym:
- stimulate,
- arouse,
- brace,
- energize,
- energise,
- perk up
5. Cause to occur rapidly
- "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
synonym:
- induce,
- stimulate,
- rush,
- hasten
6. Stir feelings in
- "Stimulate my appetite"
- "Excite the audience"
- "Stir emotions"
synonym:
- stimulate,
- excite,
- stir
7. Provide the needed stimulus for
synonym:
- provoke,
- stimulate