stimulate
- 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.
Origin of stimulate
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inspiring, thrilling, provocative, invigorating, interesting, appealing, lively, hectic, exhilarating, challenging, gripping, rousing, bracing, moving, stirring, arousing, titillating, electrifying, breathtaking, hair-raisingExamples from the Web for stimulating
Contemporary Examples of stimulating
While not the most stimulating for those less passionate about cattle, Grandin made it interesting.
By stimulating regions of the brain, the preservation of muscle activity and sensation can be confirmed.
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July 15, 2014
I decided not to let a wonderful, stimulating quarter-century at Vogue be diminished.
Believe me, it makes for a great and stimulating vacation read.
But second and more important, this is about stimulating the economy.
Historical Examples of stimulating
The agricultural shows have much effect in stimulating progress.
The Roof of FranceMatilda Betham-Edwards
It is necessary for other factors to act in stimulating human work.
The Sexual QuestionAugust Forel
Their popular use is entirely due to their stimulating properties.
The Skilful CookMary Harrison
Frequent bathing the feet in warm water, a stimulating plaster applied to the left side, and gentle exercise, are the most proper.
Now the stimulating class are the things which suggest contrast and relation.
The RepublicPlato
stimulating
- inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm
- (of a physical activity) making one feel refreshed and energetic
stimulate
- (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
Word Origin for stimulate
Word Origin and History for stimulating
stimulate
1610s, from Latin stimulatus, past participle of stimulare (see stimulation). Related: Stimulated; stimulating.
stimulate
(stĭm′yə-lāt′)- To arouse a body or a responsive structure to increased functional activity.