stimulate
/ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
stim · u · late
ˈstɪm · jə · leɪt
English Definition
v. to excite; encourage; arouse
Significado en Español
estimular
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích thích
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Example Sentence
Coffee helps to stimulate the brain.
咖啡有助于刺激大脑。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
stim(stimulate) + ulate→ stimulate, prompt.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the best synonym for “stimulate”?
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A
Encourage
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B
Deter
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C
Ignore
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D
Prevent
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A — Encourage.
“stimulate” means v. to excite; encourage; arouse
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A cup of strong black coffee can ______ the mind and sharpen the senses.
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A
dull
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B
numb
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C
deaden
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D
stimulate
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D — stimulate.
“stimulate” means v. to excite; encourage; arouse
Common questions about “stimulate”
What does “stimulate” mean?
stimulate — v. to excite; encourage; arouse. In Chinese: 刺激；激发.
How do you pronounce “stimulate”?
stimulate is pronounced /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: stim · u · late.
How do you use “stimulate” in a sentence?
Coffee helps to stimulate the brain. (咖啡有助于刺激大脑。)
What are synonyms for “stimulate”?
arouse, incite — all close in meaning to stimulate (v. to excite; encourage; arouse).
Is “stimulate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. stimulate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “stimulate”?
stim(stimulate) + ulate→ stimulate, prompt.
