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单词 stimulation
释义

stimulate

verb

stim·​u·​late ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
stimulated; stimulating

transitive verb

1
: to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity : animate, arouse
2
a
: to function as a physiological stimulus to
b
: to arouse or affect by a stimulant (such as a drug)

intransitive verb

: to act as a stimulant or stimulus
stimulation
ˌstim-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
noun
stimulative
ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tiv How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
adjective
stimulator
ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
noun
stimulatory
ˈstim-yə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • amp (up)
  • animate
  • brace
  • energize
  • enliven
  • fillip
  • fire
  • ginger (up)
  • invigorate
  • jazz (up)
  • juice up
  • jump-start
  • liven (up)
  • pep (up)
  • quicken
  • spike
  • vitalize
  • vivify
  • zip (up)
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Example Sentences

A raise in employee wages might stimulate production. The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts. a hormone that stimulates the growth of muscle tissue Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more. He was stimulated by their discussion.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin stimulatus, past participle of stimulare, from stimulus goad; perhaps akin to Latin stilus stem, stylus — more at style

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

stimulate

verb

stim·​u·​late ˈsti-myə-ˌlāt How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
stimulated; stimulating
1
: to make active or more active : arouse
The advertisements stimulated interest in the new product.
2
: to act on as a bodily stimulus or stimulant
Caffeine stimulates the nervous system.

Medical Definition

stimulate

transitive verb

stim·​u·​late -ˌlāt How to pronounce stimulate (audio)
stimulated; stimulating
1
: to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity
2
a
: to function as a physiological stimulus to (as a nerve or muscle)
b
: to arouse or affect by a stimulant (as a drug)

stimulation

noun

as in stimulus

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • stimulus
  • incentive
  • encouragement
  • inducement
  • stimulant
  • prod
  • excitement
  • spur
  • goad
  • provocation
  • motivation
  • galvanization
  • jog
  • induction
  • incitement
  • instigation
  • incitation
  • inspiration
  • enticement
  • irritant
  • lure
  • headache
  • nuisance
  • frustration
  • exasperation
  • aggravation
  • pest
  • annoyance
  • bother
  • hassle
  • peeve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • subduing
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