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

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