stimulate
Translation
to stimulate
Examples
The new policy will stimulate economic growth.
The new policy will stimulate economic growth.
Bright colors can stimulate a baby's brain.
Bright colours can stimulate a baby's brain.
The discussion was intended to stimulate debate.
The discussion was intended to stimulate debate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to encourage (sth.) to develop or become active The government wants to stimulate the economy.
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) more active or alert The coffee will stimulate you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encourage, prompt, arouse, spur; Antonyms: discourage, suppress, deaden
Etymology
From Latin 'stimulare' meaning 'to urge, goad', from 'stimulus' meaning 'goad, spur'.
Memory Tips
To 'stimulate' is to 'stir up' activity, like stirring a drink to mix it.