Stimulates Meaning in English
word · lemma: stimulate
ˈstɪmjəˌɫeɪts
STIM-yuh-layts
stˈɪmjʊlˌeɪts
stim-YUH-layts
Definition
To make something more active, energetic, or interested; to encourage an action or increased activity.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and science/medical contexts ('stimulates the brain'). Common with words like 'growth', 'interest', 'production'. Not usually used for strong, immediate actions like 'excites'.
Spanish: estimulaPortuguese (BR): estimulaPortuguese (PT): estimulaChinese (Simplified): 刺激Chinese (Traditional): 刺激Hindi: उत्साहित करता है - उत्तेजित करता हैArabic: يحفّزBengali: উদ্দীপিত করে - উত্তেজিত করে - সক্রিয় করেRussian: стимулирует - побуждает - активизируетJapanese: 刺激するVietnamese: kích thích - thúc đẩyKorean: 자극하다Turkish: uyarır - teşvik ederUrdu: تحریک کرتا ہے - اُبھارتا ہےIndonesian: merangsang - mendorong
Example Sentences
Exercise stimulates the heart and muscles.
basic
The teacher stimulates discussion in class.
basic
Caffeine stimulates the brain.
basic
A good song often stimulates my creativity.
natural
This news stimulates a lot of interest among people.
natural
A little competition stimulates us to do better.
natural