stimulate
verb (used with object)
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite.
has stimulated
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present perfectof stimulate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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We’re seeing a lot of folks out there in the world who are wondering what to do with the big feelings that “Quiet on Set” has stimulated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2024
The global scarcity of freshwater has stimulated research into alternative water-harvesting technologies to supplement the existing conventional resources in water-stressed locations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023
BLATZ: So, you’ll admit that our clients’ work has stimulated your own?
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2023
Since then, CoCA has stimulated a lot of new activity, presenting more than 200 major exhibitions, hundreds of other events and the work of almost 3,000 artists in various places across town.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2017
The brilliant success of the screw-worm campaign has stimulated tremendous interest in applying the same methods to other insects.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
