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stimulate

[stim-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /
VERB
excite, provoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse encourage inspire prompt quicken spark spur trigger vitalize
STRONG
activate animate commove dynamize elate energize enliven exhilarate fan fire foment foster galvanize goad grab hook impel incite inflame innervate instigate jazz motivate move perk pique prod rouse send spirit support urge vivify whet
WEAK
build a fire under fire up get one going get one started innerve juice key up set up steam up stir up turn on wake up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block discourage dissuade halt stop
STRONG
bore dampen delay depress deter dishearten dull let go neglect release tire
WEAK
calm

Example Sentences

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That scenario is likely to stimulate new oil and gas projects, as envisaged by TotalEnergies, involving small-scale fields capable of rapid production.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It hopes that number is big enough to stimulate growth in the U.S. supply chain and bring down costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

"There was an element of me just experimenting, trying to stimulate myself."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

That fatty molecule belongs to a group called cardiolipins, which are known to stimulate cytokine release.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

When within sight of the Earth on each of its orbits, it would stimulate outpourings of superstitious fervor among the Earthlings.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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