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IELTS word

stimulate

/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/verb

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English definition

to encourage something to grow or become active

Common phrases / collocations

  1. stimulate growth
  2. stimulate the economy
  3. stimulate activity

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The rain stimulated new growth in the garden.

  2. 2.

    The new project stimulated local business.

  3. 3.

    Exercise can stimulate appetite.

Visual learning

See the meaning

Fresh rain reaches dry garden beds, and new green shoots begin growing.
to encourage something to grow or become active
1dry garden receives rain
2new shoots grow
dry garden receives rain→new shoots grow