Définition "stimulate" dans le dictionnaire Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus

stimulate (stimulates 3rd person present) (stimulating present participle) (stimulated past tense & past participle )

1  verb To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further.
America's priority is rightly to stimulate its economy...  V n
♦ stimulation  n-uncount
...an economy in need of stimulation.

2  verb If you are stimulated by something, it makes you feel full of ideas and enthusiasm.
Bill was stimulated by the challenge...  be V-ed
♦ stimulating  adj
It is a complex yet stimulating book...
♦ stimulation  n-uncount
Many enjoy the mental stimulation of a challenging job.

3  verb If something stimulates a part of a person's body, it causes it to move or start working.
Exercise stimulates the digestive and excretory systems...  V n
♦ stimulating  adj
...the stimulating effect of adrenaline.
♦ stimulation  n-uncount
...physical stimulation.