English · Word Candidate

stimulate

/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: stimulates · stimulating · stimulated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To encourage into action.

Verb

stimulate the economy

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To arouse an organism to functional activity.

Verb

stimulate my mind

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “stimulate” mean?

To encourage into action.

Is “stimulate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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