stimulate

/ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
verb
  1. To make something more active or to encourage it to develop or grow.
    • Reading can stimulate your imagination and creativity.
    • Exercise helps stimulate blood circulation throughout the body.
    • The government lowered taxes to stimulate economic growth.
  2. To make someone feel interested or excited about something.
    • The teacher used games to stimulate the students' interest in history.
    • A good conversation can stimulate your mind and make you think.
    • The museum exhibit was designed to stimulate curiosity about space.
  3. To cause a physical or chemical reaction in a living thing.
    • Certain chemicals stimulate plant roots to grow faster.
    • The massage helped stimulate the muscles and reduce tension.
    • Bright light can stimulate the brain and help you wake up.
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