How do you pronounce stimulate?

stimulate is pronounced as /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/.

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stimulate

💡stimulate

verb

/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/

stimulant stimulation

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Meaning

To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example Sentences

The teacher used pictures to stimulate the students' imagination.

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

Example Expressions

stimulate growth

Synonyms

encourage, activate, motivate, inspire, excite, Trigger, Activate

Entry 1

encourage, activate, motivate, inspire, excite

Entry 2

Trigger, Activate

Antonyms

dull, suppress, discourage, Suppress, Inhibit

Entry 1

dull, suppress, discourage

Entry 2

Suppress, Inhibit

Collocations

stimulate growth, stimulate demand, stimulate imagination, stimulate interest

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