stimulate
verb
/ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/
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/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/
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- to arouse an organism to functional activity
- to encourage into action
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stimuler
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stimulant
noun
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
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- substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body
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stimulant,
excitant
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stimulation
noun
/stɪm.jʉːˈlæɪ.ʃən/
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/stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
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/ˈstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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- pushing or goading toward action
- biology: action or condition that creates a response
- activity causing excitement or pleasure
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stimulation
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stimulator
noun
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- something that stimulates
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stimulateur
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