1. stimulate - verb
· act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
Synonym(s): excite
Hypernym(s): affect, impact, bear_upon, bear_on, touch_on, touch
Antonym(s): stifle
2. stimulate - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): induce, cause, have, get, make
3. stimulate - verb
· stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
Synonym(s): shake, shake_up, excite, stir
Hypernym(s): arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke
4. stimulate - verb
· cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
Synonym(s): arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk_up
Hypernym(s): affect
Antonym(s): sedate
5. stimulate - verb
· cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
Synonym(s): induce, rush, hasten
Hypernym(s): effect, effectuate, set_up
6. stimulate - verb
· stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
Hypernym(s): sensitize, sensitise
7. stimulate - verb
· provide the needed stimulus for
Synonym(s): provoke
Hypernym(s): challenge
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