stimulate

Meanings

• act as a stimulant
  • "The book stimulated her imagination"
  • "This play stimulates"
• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
• cause to be alert and energetic
  • "Coffee and tea stimulate me"
  • "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
• cause to occur rapidly
• stir feelings in
  • "stimulate my appetite"
• provide the needed stimulus for

Synonyms

arouse, brace, cause, energise, energize, excite, get, hasten, have, induce, make, perk up, provoke, rush, shake, shake up, stir