stimulate definition

1. act as a stimulant
• examples: The book stimulated her imagination
• examples: This play stimulates
2. stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
• examples: These stories shook the community
• examples: the civil war shook the country
3. cause to be alert and energetic
• examples: Coffee and tea stimulate me
• examples: This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
4. stir feelings in
• examples: stimulate my appetite
• examples: excite the audience
• examples: stir emotions