stimulate — to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- Coffee doesn't just stimulate your brain - it also stimulates your wallet to become lighter!
- The teacher used games to stimulate students' interest in math.
- My mom's cooking stimulates my appetite so much that I forget I'm on a diet.
stimulate
VERB[/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/]
to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in
The science experiment stimulated the students' curiosity.
The puzzle stimulated the children's brains to think creatively. (STIMULUS → a stimulus stimulates your brain)
The coach stimulated the team, motivated them to keep trying, and celebrated their victory.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'stimulare' meaning 'to goad or incite,' derived from 'stimulus' which originally referred to a goad used to drive cattle. The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific and medical usage.
Breakdown
stimul- (from Latin stimulus, meaning goad or incentive) + -ate (verb suffix meaning to cause or make) = stimulate (to incite or arouse)
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📝Examples
“Coffee doesn't just stimulate your brain - it also stimulates your wallet to become lighter!”
“The teacher used games to stimulate students' interest in math.”
“My mom's cooking stimulates my appetite so much that I forget I'm on a diet.”
“Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins.”
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