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stimulate

UK
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/

Translations

stimulateverb
stimulated
Past Simple
stimulated
Past Participle
stimulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt/
stimulerSens causatif : pousser à agir ou à devenir plus actif.
The coach's motivational speech was designed to stimulate the team to perform at their best.
Le discours motivant de l'entraîneur visait à stimuler l'équipe pour qu'elle donne le meilleur d'elle-même.
stimulerSens physiologique ou nerveux.
The caffeine in coffee can stimulate the central nervous system, making you feel more alert.
La caféine du café peut stimuler le système nerveux central, ce qui vous rend plus alerte.
The teacher used a variety of techniques to stimulate the students' interest in science.
L'enseignant a utilisé diverses techniques pour stimuler l'intérêt des élèves pour les sciences.
Additional translations
inciterEmployé quand il s'agit d'encourager une action ou un comportement.
Synonyms
encourage
inspire
motivate
arouse
activate
energize
excite
provoke
incite
boost
Antonyms
dull
depress
discourage
stifle

Definitions

stimulateverb
To encourage interest or activity in something.
The teacher used a variety of techniques to stimulate the students' interest in science.
To raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body or any biological system.
The caffeine in coffee can stimulate the central nervous system, making you feel more alert.
To encourage someone to develop or become more active.
The coach's motivational speech was designed to stimulate the team to perform at their best.
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