stimulate
/ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.