stimulate verb
ADV. greatly, significantly, strongly | further | effectively | directly An interest rate increase directly stimulates saving and reduces real expenditure. | intellectually activities designed to stimulate the children intellectually
VERB + STIMULATE help (to) | be designed to, be intended to
v.
The book stimulated her imagination
This play stimulates
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
These stories shook the community
the civil war shook the country
Coffee and tea stimulate me
This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
stimulate my appetite
excite the audience
stir emotions