stimulate

/stˈɪmjʌleɪt/

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act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
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cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
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stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
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cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn''t stimulate"
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cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
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provide the needed stimulus for
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