stimulate
[ stim-yuh-leyt ]
/ ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /
verb (used with object), stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing.
to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
Physiology, Medicine/Medical. to excite (a nerve, gland, etc.) to its functional activity.
to invigorate (a person) by a food or beverage containing a stimulant, as coffee, tea, or alcoholic liquor.
verb (used without object), stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing.
Words nearby stimulate
stilyaga, stim, stime, stimson, stimulant, stimulate, stimulated emission, stimulating, stimulation, stimulative, stimulator
Origin of stimulate
OTHER WORDS FROM stimulate
synonym study for stimulate
1. See animate.
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British Dictionary definitions for stimulating (1 of 2)
stimulating
/ (ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm
(of a physical activity) making one feel refreshed and energetic
Derived forms of stimulating
stimulatingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for stimulating (2 of 2)
stimulate
/ (ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt) /
verb
(tr; usually passive) to fill (a person) with ideas or enthusiasmhe was stimulated by the challenge
(tr) physiol to excite (a nerve, organ, etc) with a stimulus
to encourage (something) to start or progress furthera cut in interest rates should help stimulate economic recovery
Derived forms of stimulate
stimulable, adjectivestimulation, nounstimulative, adjective, nounstimulator or stimulater, nounWord Origin for stimulate
C16: from Latin stimulāre; see stimulant
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Medicine definitions for stimulating
stimulate
[ stĭm′yə-lāt′ ]
v.
To arouse a body or a responsive structure to increased functional activity.
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