stimulate

英['stɪmjʊleɪt] 美['stɪmjə'let]

1. act as a stimulant;

"The book stimulated her imagination"

"This play stimulates"

2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;

"The ads induced me to buy a VCR"

"My children finally got me to buy a computer"

"My wife made me buy a new sofa"

3. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;

"These stories shook the community"

"the civil war shook the country"

4. cause to be alert and energetic;

"Coffee and tea stimulate me"

"This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

5. cause to occur rapidly;

"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

6. stir feelings in;

"stimulate my appetite"

"excite the audience"

"stir emotions"

7. provide the needed stimulus for