stimulate
gb/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/ us/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 3600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
B1
action
1
Encourage interest or activity
To make someone or something more active or interested.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stimulate [someone/something] to [do something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stimulate' with 'simulate'. 'Stimulate' means to encourage activity, while 'simulate' means to copy or imitate something.
Συνώνυμα
encourage (More general, can be emotional or moral support without increasing activity directly.)
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motivate (Focuses on giving someone a reason to act, often internal drive.)
Αντώνυμα
discourage (To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.)
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suppress (To hold back or reduce activity or expression.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stimulate growth
|stimulate interest
|stimulate the economy
|stimulate discussion
|stimulate demand
Θέματα
emotions
|education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The teacher used games to stimulate the students' curiosity.
- The government lowered taxes to stimulate the economy.
- The documentary was made to stimulate public debate about climate change.
- This new policy aims to stimulate innovation in technology.
- His speech was meant to stimulate interest in the project.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The teacher asked questions to stimulate thinking.
- The new park will stimulate tourism in the city.
- Music can stimulate children to learn.
- The game will stimulate teamwork.
- Books can stimulate your imagination.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
Cause physical reaction
To make a part of the body work faster or harder.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stimulate [a body part/process]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'stimulate' instead of 'stir' when talking about mixing liquids; these are unrelated meanings.
Συνώνυμα
activate (More general; can refer to machines, systems, or processes.)
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arouse (Can have physical meaning but also emotional; 'stimulate' is more clinical here.)
Αντώνυμα
depress (In medical terms, to slow down or reduce activity of a body function.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stimulate the brain
|stimulate nerve endings
|stimulate appetite
|stimulate blood flow
Θέματα
health
|science
|body
Παραδείγματα
- Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system.
- The treatment is designed to stimulate hair growth.
- Bright light stimulates the brain and makes it harder to sleep.
- Massage can stimulate blood circulation.
- Spicy food can stimulate the appetite.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Exercise will stimulate your heart.
- Light stimulates the eyes.
- Sugar can stimulate energy for a short time.
- This drug will stimulate the nerves in your hand.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Encourage growth or development
To help something grow or develop.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to stimulate [growth/development]
Συνώνυμα
promote (Broader; can mean publicize or advance in rank as well as encourage growth.)
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boost (More informal; often used for quick increases rather than gradual development.)
Αντώνυμα
hinder (To make progress slower or more difficult.)
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stifle (To hold back development completely.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stimulate economic growth
|stimulate plant growth
|stimulate innovation
Θέματα
business
|science
|education
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The fertilizer will stimulate plant growth.
- Lower interest rates are expected to stimulate the housing market.
- The new training program is designed to stimulate innovation among employees.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Water stimulates plant growth.
- The new law will stimulate business.
- Good teachers stimulate learning.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
stimulate
IPA
GB/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
US/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
stim - u - late (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (stim)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: stimulate
- 3rd Person Singular: stimulates
- Present Participle: stimulating
- Past: stimulated
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
stimulates
verb
stimulating
verb
stimulated
verb
Core family
stimulation
noun B2
stimulus
noun C1
Related words
stimulant
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unstimulating
adjective
Advanced or less common
stimulative
adjective
stimulator
noun
Εκφράσεις
stimulate growth
1/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Encourage increase or development
To help something grow bigger, better, or faster.
Παραδείγματα
- The new fertilizer will stimulate growth in crops.
- Investment in education can stimulate growth in skilled workers.
stimulate interest
1/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
Encourage curiosity or involvement
To make people curious about something and want to know more.
Παραδείγματα
- The book’s title is designed to stimulate interest among young readers.
- The campaign aims to stimulate interest in recycling.
stimulate the economy
1/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt ðə ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
Encourage economic activity and growth
To make a country’s economy more active and growing.
Παραδείγματα
- The government hopes that lower taxes will stimulate the economy.
- Tourism has helped stimulate the economy in rural areas.