Stimulate meaning

What does “stimulate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“stimulate” is a verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: act as a stimulant.

stimulate

act as a stimulant
“The book stimulated her imagination”
“This play stimulates”
Synonymsexcite
Oppositesstifle
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”
Synonymsinduce cause have get make
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
“These stories shook the community”
“the civil war shook the country”
Synonymsshake shake up excite stir
cause to be alert and energetic
“Coffee and tea stimulate me”
“This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate”
Synonymsarouse brace energize energise perk up
Oppositessedate
cause to occur rapidly
“the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions”
Synonymsinduce rush hasten
stir feelings in
“stimulate my appetite”
“excite the audience”
Synonymsexcite stir
provide the needed stimulus for
Synonymsprovoke

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University