Synonyms of stimulate

1. stimulate, excite, affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch: usage: act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
2. induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make: usage: 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"
3. stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir, arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke: usage: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
4. stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up, affect: usage: cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
5. induce, stimulate, rush, hasten, effect, effectuate, set up: usage: cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
6. stimulate, excite, stir, sensitize, sensitise: usage: stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
7. provoke, stimulate, challenge: usage: provide the needed stimulus for