adjective
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
Examples
- a stimulating discussion
adjective
that stimulates
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- stimulant phenomena
adjective
making lively and cheerful
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- the exhilarating effect of mountain air
verb
act as a stimulant
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- The book stimulated her imagination
- This play stimulates
verb
cause to do
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- 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
verb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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- These stories shook the community
- the civil war shook the country
verb
cause to be alert and energetic
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- Coffee and tea stimulate me
- This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
verb
cause to occur rapidly
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- the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
verb
stir feelings in
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- stimulate my appetite
- excite the audience
- stir emotions
verb
provide the needed stimulus for
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