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stimulate v. [
excite] act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
. wn #2
stimulate v. [
induce, cause, have, get, make] 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"
. wn #3
stimulate v. [
shake, shake up, excite, stir] stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
. wn #4
stimulate v. [
arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up] cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
. wn #5
stimulate v. [
induce, rush, hasten] cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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