stimulate
verb
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cause to be alert and energetic“Coffee and tea stimulate me”energizeenergiseperk uparouse
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act as a stimulant“The book stimulated my imagination.”excite
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cause to docause
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provide the needed stimulus forprovoke
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cause to occur rapidlyrush
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stir the feelings, emotions, or peace ofshake
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stir feelings in“stimulate my appetite”stir