Stimulate — synonyms, stimulate antonyms, definition

1. stimulate (Verb)

accelerate activate animate arouse awaken befuddle brace brighten buoy cause cheer cheer up confuse dope up drug elate elevate embolden encourage energise • • • sedate stifle

stimulate (Verb) — Act as a stimulant. ex. "This play stimulates" ex. "The book stimulated her imagination"

stimulate (Verb) — Make someone or something act in a particular way or do a particular thing.

stimulate (Verb) — Excite the feelings or emotions of; disturb the peace of. ex. "These stories stimulated the community"

stimulate (Verb) — Cause to be alert and energetic. ex. "Coffee and tea stimulate me" ex. "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

stimulate (Verb) — Cause to occur rapidly.

stimulate (Verb) — Arouse feelings in. ex. "stimulate my appetite"

stimulate (Verb) — Provide the needed stimulus for.

affect arouse bear on bear upon challenge effect effectuate elicit enkindle evoke fire impact kindle provoke raise sensitise sensitize set up touch touch on affright agitate animate arouse blow bring cathect compel decide disgust elate encourage enliven entice exalt excite fellate foment fright frighten • • •