stimulate

act as a stimulant

• “The book stimulated her imagination”
• “This play stimulates”

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”

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• “These stories shook the community”
• “the civil war shook the country”

cause to be alert and energetic

• “Coffee and tea stimulate me”
• “This herbal infusion doesn”

cause to occur rapidly

• “the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions”

stir feelings in

• “stimulate my appetite”
• “excite the audience”
• “stir emotions”

provide the needed stimulus for