Synonyms for stimulate

Other words for “stimulate”, grouped by meaning.

We found 17 synonyms for “stimulate”. The most common are excite, induce, cause, have, get.

verb act as a stimulant

Synonymsexcite
Oppositesstifle

verb cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

verb stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

verb cause to be alert and energetic

Oppositessedate

verb cause to occur rapidly

verb stir feelings in

Synonymsexcitestir

verb provide the needed stimulus for

Synonymsprovoke

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University