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Synonyms
stim·u·late (stĭḿyə-lāt́)

[Latin stimulāre, stimulāt-, to goad on, from stimulus, goad.]

verb: -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates. 

transitive verb 

  1. To rouse to activity or heightened action, as by spurring or goading; excite. See synonyms at provoke
  2. To increase temporarily the activity of (a body organ or part).
  3. To excite or invigorate (a person, for example) with a stimulant.

intransitive verb 

To act or serve as a stimulant or stimulus.

derivatives

stiḿu·lat́er
noun
stiḿu·lat́ing·ly
adverb
stiḿu·látion
noun
stiḿu·látive
adjective