stimulate
verb
stim·u·late
ˈstim-yÉ™-ËŒlÄt 
stimulated; stimulating
: to act as a stimulant or stimulus
Examples of stimulate in a Sentence
A raise in employee wages might stimulate production.
The economy was not stimulated by the tax cuts.
a hormone that stimulates the growth of muscle tissue
Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
He was stimulated by their discussion.
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The cream also contains peptides to calm irritation and stimulate collagen and elastin production, and vitamin C for antioxidant protection.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stimulate
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“Stimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stimulate. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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stimulate
verb
stim·u·late
ˈstim-yÉ™-ËŒlÄt
stimulated; stimulating
Medical Definition
stimulate
transitive verb
stim·u·late
-ËŒlÄt
stimulated; stimulating
1
: to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity
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