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Type Words
Synonyms provoke
Type of challenge
Has types lure, rejuvenate, entice, stir up, tempt, foment, incite, set off, jog, instigate, agitate
Derivation stimulus, stimulant
Type Words
Synonyms excite, stir
Type of sensitize, sensitise
Has types revolt, blow, disgust, fellate, fuck off, go down on, gross out, horripilate, jack off, jerk off, masturbate, quicken, repel, she-bop, suck, thrill, wank, whet, work
Derivation stimulus, stimulative, stimulant


stimulate my appetite.
Type Words
Synonyms arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up
Type of affect
Has types invigorate, liven up, quicken, enliven, repair, renovate, animate, revivify, revive, recreate, cathect, liven, vivify, reinvigorate, reanimate
Derivation stimulative, stimulant


Coffee and tea stimulate me.
This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate.
Type Words
Synonyms excite, shake, shake up, stir
Type of fire, provoke, enkindle, raise, elicit, kindle, arouse, evoke
Has types exalt, sex, vibrate, enliven, elate, affright, arouse, tempt, wind up, thrill, tickle, titillate, animate, turn on, pick up, lift up, invite, intoxicate, invigorate, inspire, uplift, fuel, frighten, fright, scare, excite
Type Words
Synonyms hasten, induce, rush
Type of effect, set up, effectuate
Type Words
Synonyms cause, get, have, induce, make
Has types oblige, obligate, persuade, prompt, bring, compel, decide, suborn, encourage, solicit, inspire, instigate, lead, let
Derivation stimulation, stimulus
Type Words
Synonyms excite
Type of touch on, affect, bear upon, impact, bear on, touch
Has types irritate, innervate, quicken, invigorate
Derivation stimulative, stimulus, stimulant


The book stimulated her imagination.
This play stimulates.

Examples of stimulate

stimulate
They also say tax cuts for those making $500,000 or more stimulate job creation.
From the kentucky.com
The trend in government finances can stimulate or subtract from economic growth.
From the businessweek.com
Invest now and stimulate growth not only in the near-term, but in years to come.
From the online.wsj.com
Japan has been trying to stimulate its economy for 15 years, with mixed results.
From the time.com
Piling on more debt now will stunt rather than stimulate growth in the long run.
From the telegraph.co.uk
A low base rate is designed to encourage bank lending and thus stimulate growth.
From the dailymail.co.uk
In theory, the tax cut could be a relatively cheap way to stimulate the economy.
From the curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com
What I do take issue with is economic aid designed to stimulate economic growth.
From the online.wsj.com
Lower rates stimulate growth but can worsen inflation if done at the wrong time.
From the omaha.com
More examples
  • Act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
  • Induce: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
  • Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
  • Cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
  • Induce: cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
  • Stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
  • Provoke: provide the needed stimulus for
  • (stimulated) emotionally aroused
  • (stimulating) rousing or quickening activity or the senses; "a stimulating discussion"