Stimulate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing.
  1. to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: A childhood summer learning program was the first thing to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
  2. to excite (a nerve, gland, etc.) to its functional activity.
  3. to invigorate (a person) by a food or beverage containing a stimulant such as coffee or tea.
verb (used without object), stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing.
  1. to act as a stimulus or stimulant.
verb
  1. to fill (a person) with ideas or enthusiasm
  2. to excite (a nerve, organ, etc) with a stimulus
  3. to encourage (something) to start or progress further
Stimulate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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