stimulate

verb

1. 1

   cause to be alert and energetic

   Coffee and tea stimulate me

   This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

2. 2

   act as a stimulant

   The book stimulated her imagination

   This play stimulates

3. 3

   cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

   The ads induced me to buy a VCR

   My children finally got me to buy a computer

4. 4

   provide the needed stimulus for

5. 5

   cause to occur rapidly

   the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

6. 6

   stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

   These stories shook the community

   the civil war shook the country

7. 7

   stir feelings in

   stimulate my appetite

   excite the audience