Definitions that contains stimulate from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

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
- + New List
Similar:

provoke

type of:
challenge
verb
stir feelings in
- + New List
"stimulate my appetite"

Similar:

excite stir

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

Similar:

arouse brace energise energize perk up

Opposite:

sedate

type of:
affect
verb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
- + New List
Similar:

excite shake shake up stir

type of:
fire provoke enkindle raise elicit kindle arouse evoke
verb
cause to occur rapidly
- + New List
Similar:

hasten induce rush

type of:
effect set up effectuate
verb
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
- + New List
Similar:

cause get have induce make
verb
act as a stimulant
- + New List
"The book stimulated her imagination" "This play stimulates"

Similar:

excite

Opposite:

stifle

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

Definition that contains stimulate

sex stimulate sexually
fuel stimulate
jog stimulate to remember
masturbate stimulate sexually
excite stimulate sexually
arouse stimulate sexually
galvanize stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
wind up stimulate sexually
galvanise stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
innervate stimulate to action