stimulate

Meanings

• Verb

  To encourage or cause (an organ or tissue) to function more actively or to develop; provoke or excite.

  - "The new medication is designed to stimulate the immune system."
  - "Exercise is essential for stimulating the growth of new brain cells."

• Verb

  To provide something that will encourage or excite interest or enthusiasm.

  - "The teacher tried to stimulate the students' interest in history."
  - "The new marketing campaign was designed to stimulate sales."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762777"

---

Antonyms

de-energize , sedate , stifle

---

Synonyms

animate , arouse , energise , energize , excite , perk up , encourage , incite , induce , provoke

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with stimulate
stigma , stymie , hymie , prima , limer

---

Variants

List of all variants of stimulate that leads to same result
stimulate , stimulated , stimulates , stimulating , stimulation , stimulations , stimulative , stimulator , stimulators , stimulatory , hyper-stimulate , hyper-stimulated , hyper-stimulates , hyper-stimulating , hyper-stimulation , hyperstimulate , hyperstimulated , hyperstimulates , hyperstimulating , hyperstimulation , over-stimulate , over-stimulated , over-stimulates , over-stimulating , over-stimulation , over-stimulations , overstimulate , overstimulated , overstimulates , overstimulating , overstimulation , overstimulations

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

stimulates, stimulating, stimulated

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin stimulare, from stimo, stigere 'to drive, push, urge on'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'stimulate' comes from the Latin word 'stimulare', which means 'to drive, push, or urge on'.

2. The term 'stimulus' is often used in economics to refer to an event or action that causes economic activity to increase.

3. The human body has a natural stimulus called the 'fight or flight response', which is triggered by stress or danger and prepares the body to respond.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Motivation: Motivation is the process of stimulating oneself or others to take action towards achieving a goal.

2. Inspiration: Inspiration is the process of being stimulated to create something new or to have new ideas.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the word 'stimulate' is often used in the context of creativity, innovation, and inspiration. In art, it can refer to the use of certain colors, shapes, or textures to evoke emotion or excitement. In music, it can refer to the use of dynamic changes, harmonies, or rhythms to stimulate the audience.

How to Memorize "stimulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a battery being charged. Just like the battery, you need to charge your brain with new information by visualizing it.
   - Visualize the word 'stimulate' written in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stimulate' with the idea of 'encouraging' or 'exciting'.
   - Think of the word 'motivate' when you see the word 'stimulate'.
   - Associate the word 'stimulate' with the feeling of being 'energized' or 'invigorated'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-T-I-M-U-L-A-T-E to remember the meaning: 'Stimulate' means 'To Encourage, Excite, Motivate, and Activate'.

---

Memorize "stimulate" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize stimulate is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.