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
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To arouse an organism to functional activity.
Verb
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.