stim·u·late (st m y -l t )v. stim·u·lat·ed, stim·u·lat·ing, stim·u·lates v.tr. 1. To rouse to activity or heightened action, as by spurring or goading; excite. See Synonyms at provoke. 2. To increase temporarily the activity of (a body organ or part). 3. To excite or invigorate (a person, for example) with a stimulant. v.intr. To act or serve as a stimulant or stimulus. [Latin stimul re, stimult-, to goad on, from stimulus, goad.]stim u·later, stimu·lator n.stim u·lating·ly adv.stim u·lation n.stim u·lative, stimu·la·tory (-l-tôr , -t r) adj. |
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