stimulate
gb/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/ us/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
B1
英語
~ 3600
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Encourage interest or activity
To make someone or something more active or interested.
用法パターン：
to stimulate [someone/something] to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'stimulate' with 'simulate'. 'Stimulate' means to encourage activity, while 'simulate' means to copy or imitate something.
類義語
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.)
対義語
discourage (To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm.)
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suppress (To hold back or reduce activity or expression.)
コロケーション
stimulate growth
|stimulate interest
|stimulate the economy
|stimulate discussion
|stimulate demand
テーマ
emotions
|education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B2
action
2
Cause physical reaction
To make a part of the body work faster or harder.
用法パターン：
to stimulate [a body part/process]
よくある間違い：
Learners may use 'stimulate' instead of 'stir' when talking about mixing liquids; these are unrelated meanings.
類義語
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.)
対義語
depress (In medical terms, to slow down or reduce activity of a body function.)
コロケーション
stimulate the brain
|stimulate nerve endings
|stimulate appetite
|stimulate blood flow
テーマ
health
|science
|body
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B1
action
3
Encourage growth or development
To help something grow or develop.
用法パターン：
to stimulate [growth/development]
類義語
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.)
対義語
hinder (To make progress slower or more difficult.)
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stifle (To hold back development completely.)
コロケーション
stimulate economic growth
|stimulate plant growth
|stimulate innovation
テーマ
business
|science
|education
|work
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Water stimulates plant growth.
- The new law will stimulate business.
- Good teachers stimulate learning.
文法
辞書形
stimulate
IPA
GB/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
US/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt/
音節・強勢
stim - u - late （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (stim)
活用形
Verb
- Base: stimulate
- 3rd Person Singular: stimulates
- Present Participle: stimulating
- Past: stimulated
関連語
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
表現
stimulate growth
1/stˈɪmjəlˌeɪt ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Encourage increase or development
To help something grow bigger, better, or faster.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The government hopes that lower taxes will stimulate the economy.
- Tourism has helped stimulate the economy in rural areas.