stimulating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb act as a stimulant
   excite; stimulate.
   
   • The book stimulated her imagination
   • This play stimulates
2. verb cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
   get; make; induce; have; cause; stimulate.
   
   • 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. verb stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
   stir; shake up; excite; stimulate; shake.
   
   • These stories shook the community
   • the civil war shook the country
4. verb cause to be alert and energetic
   energize; arouse; energise; perk up; brace; stimulate.
   
   • Coffee and tea stimulate me
   • This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
5. verb cause to occur rapidly
   rush; hasten; stimulate; induce.
   
   • the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
6. verb stir feelings in
   stir; excite; stimulate.
   
   • stimulate my appetite
   • excite the audience
   • stir emotions
7. verb provide the needed stimulus for
   provoke; stimulate.
   
8. adjective rousing or quickening activity or the senses
   
   • a stimulating discussion
9. adjective satellite that stimulates
   stimulant.
   
   • stimulant phenomena
10. adjective satellite making lively and cheerful
    exhilarating.
    
    • the exhilarating effect of mountain air

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