Verb
1. act as a stimulant;
"The book stimulated her imagination""This play stimulates"2. 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""My wife made me buy a new sofa"3. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;
"These stories shook the community""the civil war shook the country"4. cause to be alert and energetic;
"Coffee and tea stimulate me""This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"5. cause to occur rapidly;
"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"6. stir feelings in;
"stimulate my appetite""excite the audience""stir emotions"7. provide the needed stimulus for