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stimulate
[stim-yuh-leyt]
verb (used with object)
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite.
A childhood summer learning program was the first thing to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
Synonyms: , ,Physiology, Medicine/Medical.to excite (a nerve, gland, etc.) to its functional activity.
to invigorate (a person) by a food or beverage containing a stimulant such as coffee or tea.
stimulate
/ ˈɪʊˌɪ /
verb
(tr; usually passive) to fill (a person) with ideas or enthusiasm
he was stimulated by the challenge
(tr) physiol to excite (a nerve, organ, etc) with a stimulus
to encourage (something) to start or progress further
a cut in interest rates should help stimulate economic recovery
Other Word Forms
- stimulable adjective
- stimulability noun
- stimulation noun
- stimulator noun
- stimulater noun
- interstimulate verb (used with object)
- nonstimulable adjective
- overstimulate verb
- prestimulate verb (used with object)
- restimulate verb (used with object)
- self-stimulated adjective
- superstimulate verb (used with object)
- unstimulable adjective
- unstimulated adjective
- ˌپˈپDz noun
- ˈپܱ adjective
- ˈپˌٴǰ noun
- ˈپܱپ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of stimulate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of stimulate1
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Example Sentences
“Nothing can really stimulate the amount of dopamine you get from actually hitting the ball the right way,” he says.
O’Hara’s audacious antics are stimulating at first, but there’s not enough dramatic interest to sustain such a grueling journey.
In one jarring moment of corporate detachment, the company’s website lists one benefit as “exposure to world-class projects,” which give individuals the opportunity to “keep your mind stimulated.”
It's certainly worth paying a nominal amount to stimulate the economy and boost one's own stock portfolio.
So Ramaphosa was looking for a trade deal, desperately needing the business and stability this would bring to South Africa to stimulate real and lasting economic growth and put people back to work.
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