26984 words

stimulates

6 definitions • 13 examples
1
to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:

Examples:

The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy.
2
to make someone excited and interested about something:

Examples:

The show was intended to stimulate and amuse.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] Good teachers should ask questions that stimulate students to think.
Erotic images are often more sexually stimulating to men than to women.
3
to cause part of the body to operate:

Examples:

The drugs stimulate the damaged tissue into repairing itself.
Standing on your head is supposed to stimulate hair growth.
4
to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:

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5
to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active:

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6
to make someone excited and interested about something:

Examples:

I need to find a job that will stimulate me more.

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