stimulate
verb (used with object)
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite.
stimulates
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present tense formof stimulate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Sculptra is particularly interesting for this theme because it stimulates collagen production, rather than simply filling wrinkles.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
Many contain large amounts of caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system and makes you feel more awake.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Reynoso said the betting "stimulates many senses" for the animals on top of providing entertainment for an audience giddy with excitement ahead of the world's biggest football bonanza.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Most forests remain nitrogen limited enough that additional nitrogen still stimulates biological activity.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
This substance evidently stimulates the normal wording behavior in the hive.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
