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Stimulate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stimulated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Stimulating.] [L. stimulatus, p. p. of stimulare to prick or goad on, to incite, fr. stimulus a goad. See Stimulus.]
- To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory.1913 Webster
To excite and stimulate us thereunto.
Dr. J. Scott.1913 Webster - (Physiol.) To excite; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of (a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity.1913 Webster
Syn. -- To animate; incite; encourage; impel; urge; instigate; irritate; exasperate; incense.
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- To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory.