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English to English verb
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act as a stimulant |  | Example: The book stimulated her imagination This play stimulates
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cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner |  | Example: The ads induced me to buy a VCR My children finally got me to buy a computer My wife made me buy a new sofa
source: wordnet30
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stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of |  | Example: These stories shook the community the civil war shook the country
source: wordnet30
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cause to be alert and energetic |  | Example: Coffee and tea stimulate me This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
source: wordnet30
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cause to occur rapidly |  | Example: the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
source: wordnet30
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stir feelings in |  | Example: stimulate my appetite excite the audience stir emotions
source: wordnet30
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provide the needed stimulus for |  | source: wordnet30
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To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory. |  | source: webster1913
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