definition of
stimulate

[1] #1 stimulate v. [excite] act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates". wn

[2] #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] #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] #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] #5 stimulate v. [induce, rush, hasten] cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions". wn