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stimulate

verbgeneral usecommon/ɨʃ.ti.mu.ˈlaɾ/es·ti·mu·lar

Definition

1

To encourage or incite (a reaction, activity, or development); to provide a stimulus.

Usage examples

“Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system.”
“The new policy aims to stimulate job creation in the technology sector.”