stimulate
word
Definition
To make someone or something more active, interested, or energetic. It can also mean to encourage a process, growth, or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often in science, education, or business. Common collocations: 'stimulate the economy', 'stimulate interest', 'stimulate growth'. Not usually used for physical contact (unlike 'touch').
Spanish: estimular - incentivar - activarPortuguese (BR): estimular - incentivar - ativarPortuguese (PT): estimular - incentivar - ativarChinese (Simplified): 刺激 - 激发Chinese (Traditional): 刺激 - 激發Hindi: उत्तेजित करना - प्रेरित करनाArabic: يحفز - ينشطBengali: উদ্দীপিত করা - উত্তেজিত করাRussian: стимулировать - возбуждатьJapanese: 刺激するVietnamese: kích thíchKorean: 자극하다Turkish: teşvik etmek - harekete geçirmekUrdu: تحریک کرناIndonesian: merangsang - mendorong
Example Sentences
Bright colors can stimulate children's creativity.
basic
Caffeine helps to stimulate the brain.
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Good teachers stimulate students to ask questions.
basic
The government hopes a tax cut will stimulate spending.
natural
A walk outside can really stimulate your mind after a long day.
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This new app is designed to stimulate interest in learning languages.
natural