Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To encourage or provoke someone to be active or feel interested.
Stimulate
/ˈstɪmjəleɪt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Coffee can stimulate your mind.Strong smells stimulate my memory of childhood.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word stimulatus, the past participle of stimulare meaning to goad or incite, which stems from stimulus representing a goad, thorn, or pointed stick.
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