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stimulate

/'stɪmjə,leɪt/

Synonyms of stimulate Antonyms of stimulate Examples of stimulate Usage of stimulate Parts of stimulate Definition that contains stimulate Words sounding like stimulate Explanation of stimulate

verb
provide the needed stimulus for
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provoke

type of:
challenge
verb
stir feelings in
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"stimulate my appetite"

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excite stir

type of:
sensitize sensitise
verb
cause to be alert and energetic
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"Coffee and tea stimulate me" "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

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arouse brace energise energize perk up

Opposite:

sedate

type of:
affect
verb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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excite shake shake up stir

type of:
fire provoke enkindle raise elicit kindle arouse evoke
verb
cause to occur rapidly
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hasten induce rush

type of:
effect set up effectuate
verb
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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cause get have induce make
verb
act as a stimulant
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"The book stimulated her imagination" "This play stimulates"

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excite

Opposite:

stifle

type of:
touch on affect bear upon impact bear on touch

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