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Stimulate

🔄 Synonyms of "Stimulate"

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
stirverb	(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
rushnoun	A sudden forward motion.
haveverb	(transitive) To possess, own.
causenoun	(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
makeverb	(transitive) To create.
bracenoun	A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
shakeverb	(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
exciteverb	(transitive) To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
energizeverb	(transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
shake upverb	(transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.
perk upverb	(intransitive) To become more lively or enthusiastic.
energiseverb	Non-Oxford British standard spelling of energize.
hastenverb	(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
sedateverb	(of a person or their behaviour) Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement.
calmverb	(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
stifleverb	(transitive, also figuratively) To make (an animal or person) unconscious or cause (an animal or person) to die by preventing breathing; to smother, to suffocate.
tranquillizeverb	Alternative spelling of tranquilize. [(transitive) To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.]
tranquilizeverb	(transitive) To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.
dampenverb	(transitive) To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
de-energizeverb	(transitive) To remove the energy from (a circuit or a system).

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
exciteverb	(transitive) To stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement.
energizeverb	(transitive) To invigorate; to make energetic.
perk upverb	(intransitive) To become more lively or enthusiastic.
stirverb	(transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles (of a liquid or similar) by passing an object through it.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
hastenverb	(intransitive) To move or act in a quick fashion.
shake upverb	(transitive, informal) To reorganize, to make reforms in.
shakeverb	(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
energiseverb	Non-Oxford British standard spelling of energize.
makeverb	(transitive) To create.
haveverb	(transitive) To possess, own.
causeverb	(transitive) To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.
braceverb	(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
rushverb	(transitive or intransitive) To hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.
inciteverb	(transitive) To call into action.
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
instigateverb	(transitive) To bring about by urging or encouraging.