Pronunciation

/stɪˈmjuːleɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To incite or encourage activity, growth, or response; to arouse or激发.
• Noun: An act or process that stimulates; a stimulus.

Phrases

• “Stimulate interest” means to pique someone’s curiosity or enthusiasm.
• “Physiological stimulation” refers to the activation of bodily functions.
• “Cognitive stimulation” is the process of engaging the mind to improve mental abilities.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The teacher stimulated her students’ creativity with a project-based approach.”
• Noun: “The new workout routine provided a strong physical stimulus for his muscles.”
• “The sound of music stimulated his memory, bringing back nostalgic memories.”

Synonyms

• Encourage
• Prompt
• Invoke
• Awaken
• Excite
• Energize
• Invigorate
• Activate
• Stimulate (also as a noun)
• galvanize

Antonyms

• Inhibit
• Dull
• Suppress
• Weaken
• Discourage
• Languish
• Quell