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stimulate (v.)

1610s, "rouse to action," from Latin stimulatus, past participle of stimulare (see stimulation). Related: Stimulated; stimulating.

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stimulation (n.)
1520s, "act of pricking or stirring to action," from Latin stimulationem (nominative stimulatio) "an incitement," noun of action from past participle stem of stimulare "prick, goad, urge," from stimulus "spur, goad" (see stimulus).

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Definitions of stimulate from WordNet

stimulate (v.)
act as a stimulant;
The book stimulated her imagination
This play stimulates
Synonyms: excite
stimulate (v.)
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;
Synonyms: induce / cause / have / make
stimulate (v.)
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;
Synonyms: shake / shake up / excite / stir
stimulate (v.)
cause to be alert and energetic;
Coffee and tea stimulate me
This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
Synonyms: arouse / brace / energize / energise / perk up
stimulate (v.)
cause to occur rapidly;
Synonyms: induce / rush / hasten
stimulate (v.)
stir feelings in;
stimulate my appetite
Synonyms: excite / stir
stimulate (v.)
provide the needed stimulus for;
Synonyms: provoke
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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