stimulate
Translation
to stimulate, to encourage, to arouse
Examples
The government wants to stimulate the economy.
The government wants to stimulate the economy.
Reading can stimulate a child's imagination.
Reading can stimulate a child's imagination.
The exhibition stimulated a lot of interest.
The exhibition stimulated a lot of interest.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to encourage (sth.) to develop The government wants to stimulate the economy.
((sb.)) ((to do sth.)) to encourage (sb.) to do (sth.) The article stimulated me to think more.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encourage, prompt, arouse, excite; Antonyms: discourage, suppress
Etymology
From Latin 'stimulare' (to urge, goad), which comes from 'stimulus' (a goad, a pointed stick for urging on cattle).
Memory Tips
To 'stimulate' is to 'stir' up activity or interest. Imagine poking something to make it move.