stimulate

stimulate

CEFR: B1-B2 /stim-u-late/ [s.t.ih1.m.y.ah0.l.ey2.t]

To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further.

The following collocations are often used

Example Sentences:
stimulate the economy
stimulate interest

Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
Supply-side economics is an economic theory that states that a reduction in taxes will stimulate the economy through increased consumer spending.
The new health service has stimulated public interest in home cures.
Raising the minimum wage will stimulate job growth.
I'm trying to sell my new song CD. In order to stimulate interest, I need to send out a sample song to all my friends.​

If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
He was stimulated by their discussion.

If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working. Here are example sentences:

Example Sentences:
Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems.
The production of melanin in the skin is stimulated by exposure to the sun.