stimulate

/stˈɪmjʊlˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈstɪmjəˌɫeɪt/

to stimulate

MAIN VERB

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

synonyms : excite

antonyms : stifle

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

synonyms : cause

cause to be alert and energetic

synonyms : arouse

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

synonyms : excite

cause to occur rapidly

synonyms : hasten

stir feelings in

synonyms : excite

provide the needed stimulus for

synonyms : provoke

Examples

1. Hot beverages stimulate sweating.

2. The voltage from our musical signal is stimulating our cockroach leg.

3. Stimulating the gums.

4. Caffeine stimulates frontal cortex.