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stimulate(dictionary)

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[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of stimulare, from stimulus; STIMULUS]
to encourage or help an activity to begin or develop further
stimulate growth/demand/the economy etc
::the President's plan to stimulate economic growth
to encourage someone by making them excited about and interested in something
::Her interest in art was stimulated by her father.
stimulate sb to do sth
::An inspiring teacher can stimulate students to succeed.
to make a plant or part of the body become active or stronger
::Light stimulates plant growth.
-- stimulative /-lEtIv ?@ -leItIv/ adj
-- stimulation /7stImjJ5leIFEn/ n [U]
::Children need variety and stimulation.