Stimulate

Pronunciation

Origin

From Latin stimulātus, perfect passive participle of stimulō ("goad on"), from Latin stimulus ("goad").

Full definition of stimulate

Verb

1. To encourage into action.
2. To arouse an organism to functional activity.

Synonyms

• (encourage) encourage, induce, provoke
• (arouse) animate, arouse, energize, energise, excite, perk up

Antonyms

• (arouse) de-energize, sedate, stifle

Related terms

Anagrams

• mutilates
• ultimates