stimulate
(verb)
verb
1. act as a stimulant
- The book stimulated her imagination
- This play stimulates
Similar word(s): excite
Definition categories: change, affect, impact, touch
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Similar word(s): cause, get, have, induce, make
Definition categories: communication
3. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Similar word(s): excite, shake, stir
Definition categories: emotion, arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise
4. cause to be alert and energetic
- Coffee and tea stimulate me
- This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
Similar word(s): arouse, brace, energise, energize
Definition categories: body, affect
5. cause to occur rapidly
Similar word(s): hasten, induce, rush
Definition categories: creation, effect, effectuate
6. stir feelings in
- stimulate my appetite
Definition categories: perception, sensitise, sensitize
7. provide the needed stimulus for
Similar word(s): provoke
Definition categories: communication, challenge