stimulated
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd
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Definition of stimulated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
active statein a state of increased activity or interest
  • The students were stimulated by the interactive lesson.
activated energized
2.
physical reactionTECH.physically affected by a stimulusTECH.
  • The patient's muscles were stimulated by the treatment.
aroused excited
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Origin of stimulated

Latin, stimulare (to goad)

Terms with stimulated included in their meaning

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emotion
stimulated to activity
figurative
stimulated or energized into action
emotion
stimulated to a particular feeling or action
fueledadj.
emotion
stimulated or intensified by a specific factor
emotion
excited or stimulated
motivation
stimulated or urged into action
rousedadj.
emotion
stimulated to action or excitement
enjoyment
enjoy or be stimulated by something

Examples of stimulated in a sentence

  • After the coffee, she was stimulated and ready to work.
  • Her senses were stimulated by the aroma.
  • The device kept the nerves stimulated.

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  1. French:stimulé, excité, ...
  2. German:stimuliert, gereizt, ...
  3. Italian:stimolato, eccitato, ...
  4. Spanish:estimulado, excitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:estimulado, excitado, ...
  6. Chinese:受刺激的, 受到刺激的, ...
  7. Japanese:刺激を受けた, 刺激された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَحَفِّز, مُنَبَّه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוֹרֶה, מְגוֹרָה, ...
  10. Russian:вдохновленный, стимулированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стимульований, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्साहित, उत्तेजित, ...
stimulate
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt

Definition of stimulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
motivationencourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm
  • The teacher's methods stimulate curiosity among students..
encourage inspire motivate
2.
growthencourage something to start or progress further
  • The new policy aims to stimulate economic growth.
3.
alertnesscause to be alert and energetic
  • The coffee stimulated him to stay awake during the meeting.
arouse energize invigorate
4.
biologyarouse an organism to functional activity
  • The drug stimulates the heart to beat faster.
activate arouse invigorate
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Expressions with stimulate

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encourage someone to think creatively or invent new ideas
Good books stimulate the imagination of young readers.

Origin of stimulate

Latin, stimulare (to goad)

Examples of stimulate in a sentence

  • New policies can stimulate economic growth.
  • The workshop should stimulate interest in science.
  • Lower interest rates can stimulate investment.
  • The lively discussion stimulated everyone's interest.
  • A brisk walk in the morning stimulates the senses.
  • The hormone stimulates the cells to divide.

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  1. French:stimuler, favoriser, ...
  2. German:stimulieren, fördern, ...
  3. Italian:incoraggiare, promuovere, ...
  4. Spanish:estimular, impulsar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estimular, impulsionar, ...
  6. Chinese:激发, 促进, ...
  7. Japanese:刺激する, 促進する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفَّزَ, حَفَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעוֹרֵר, לְעוֹדֵד, ...
  10. Russian:стимулировать, поощрять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стимулювати, підштовхувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित करना, प्रोत्साहित करना, ...
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