stimulate

1. v. t. 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: opted

2. v. t. To excite; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of (a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity. Source: opted

3. v. act as a stimulant Source: wordnet

4. v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner Source: wordnet

5. v. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of Source: wordnet

6. v. cause to be alert and energetic Source: wordnet

7. v. cause to occur rapidly Source: wordnet

8. v. stir feelings in Source: wordnet

9. v. provide the needed stimulus for Source: wordnet

10. 1. 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. To excite and stimulate us thereunto. Dr. J. Scott. 2. (Physiol.) To excite; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of (a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity. Syn. -- To animate; incite; encourage; impel; urge; instigate; irritate; exasperate; incense. Source: webster

11. To excite; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of(a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity. Source: adambom

12. v:100 v. act as a stimulant v. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of v. cause to be alert and energetic v. stir feelings in Source: ecdict

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