Verb
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provide the needed stimulus for
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stir feelings in
"stimulate my appetite"
"excite the audience"
"stir emotions"
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cause to occur rapidly
"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
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cause to be alert and energetic
"Coffee and tea stimulate me"
"This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
- perk up -
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
"These stories shook the community"
"the civil war shook the country"
- shake up -
cause to do
cause to act in a specified manner
"The ads induced me to buy a VCR"
"My children finally got me to buy a computer"
"My wife made me buy a new sofa"
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act as a stimulant
"The book stimulated her imagination"
"This play stimulates"