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Definition stimulate in British English

stimulate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/
1

to encourage something to happen, develop, or improve

Example

The government should do more to stimulate investment in the north.

Example

new measures to stimulate the economy

Synonyms and related words
catalyze bring about trigger
2

to make plants, cells, or a part of someone's body grow or become more active

Example

drugs to stimulate the production of hormones

Example

Cut the foliage back hard to stimulate new growth.

Synonyms and related words
antioxidant bioprinting cell
Example

Such questions provide a useful means of stimulating students' interest.

Synonyms and related words
inspire attract interest
Definition stimulate in British English