Definition of stimulate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• stimulate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• stimulate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• stimulate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of stimulate

• provide the needed stimulus for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. provoke
• stir feelings in (verb)

  Examples

  1. stimulate my appetite

  Synonyms

  1. excite
  2. stir
• cause to be alert and energetic (verb)

  Examples

  1. Coffee and tea stimulate me
  2. This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

  Synonyms

  1. arouse
  2. brace
  3. energise
  4. energize
  5. perk up
• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. excite
  2. shake
  3. shake up
  4. stir
• cause to occur rapidly (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. hasten
  2. induce
  3. rush
• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. cause
  2. get
  3. have
  4. induce
  5. make
• act as a stimulant (verb)

  Examples

  1. The book stimulated her imagination
  2. This play stimulates

  Synonyms

  1. excite

See definition of stimulate in Merriam Webster