stimulate meaning and definition

STIMULATE verb

Definition of stimulate (verb)

1. act as a stimulant
   • "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
   • synonyms: excite
   • antonym: dampen
2. 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"
   • synonyms: cause, get, have, induce, make
3. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
   • "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
   • synonyms: excite, shake, shake up, stir
4. cause to be alert and energetic
   • "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
   • synonyms: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up
   • antonym: calm
5. cause to occur rapidly
   • "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
   • synonyms: hasten, induce, rush
6. stir feelings in
   • "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
   • synonyms: excite, stir
7. provide the needed stimulus for
   • synonyms: provoke