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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Stimulate
to encourage or prompt someone to take action or to make something happen
Definitions
- to make someone feel interested or excited about something
- * to encourage or prompt someone to take action
- * to make something happen or increase in amount or degree
Etymology of Stimulate
The word "stimulate" comes from the Latin "stimulare", which means "to goad" or "to urge on"
It is derived from the Latin "stimulus", which means "a goad" or "a spur"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of encouraging or prompting someone to take action
Example Uses
- The new policy aims to stimulate economic growth in the region
- * The teacher tried to stimulate the students' interest in the subject
- * The company is offering a discount to stimulate sales
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discourage
depress
dishearten
deter
hinder
impede
obstruct
suppress
stifle
restrain
inhibit
calm
soothe
placate
tranquilize
sedate
numb
dull
blunt
deaden
dampen
mute