stimulate (verb)
101quicken — verb 1》 make or become quicker. 2》 stimulate or be stimulated. ↘give or restore life to. ↘archaic make (a fire) burn brighter. 3》 archaic (of a woman) reach a stage in pregnancy when the fetus can be felt to move. ↘(of a fetus) begin… …
102turn — verb 1》 move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis. ↘twist or sprain (an ankle). 2》 move into a different position, especially so as to face the opposite direction. ↘change or cause to change direction. ↘(of the… …
103accelerate — verb 1) the car accelerated down the hill Syn: speed up, go faster, gain momentum, increase speed, pick up speed, gather speed, put on a spurt Ant: decelerate, slow down 2) inflation started to accelerate Syn …
104assist — verb 1) I spend my time assisting the chef Syn: help, aid, lend a (helping) hand to, oblige, accommodate, serve; collaborate with, work with; support, back (up), second; abet; informal pitch in with Ant: hinder …
105carry — verb 1) she carried the box into the kitchen Syn: convey, transfer, move, take, bring, bear, lug, tote, fetch, cart 2) a cruise line carrying a million passengers a year Syn: transport …
106electrify — verb lecturers who electrify their students Syn: excite, thrill, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, stir (up), exhilarate, intoxicate, galvanize, move, fire (with enthusiasm), fire someone s imagination, invigorate, animate; startle, jolt, shock …
107embolden — verb emboldened by the brandy, he walked over to her table Syn: fortify, make brave/braver, encourage, hearten, strengthen, brace, stiffen the resolve of, lift the morale of; rouse, stir, stimulate, cheer, rally, fire, animate, inspirit,… …
108energize — verb 1) people are energized by his ideas Syn: enliven, liven up, animate, vitalize, invigorate, perk up, excite, electrify, stimulate, stir up, fire up, rouse, motivate, move, drive, spur on, encourage …
109enliven — verb 1) a meeting enlivened by her wit and vivacity Syn: liven up, spice up, add spice to, ginger up, vitalize, leaven; informal perk up, pep up See note at quicken 2) the visit had enlivened my mother Syn …
110evoke — verb the music evoked some forgotten memories Syn: bring to mind, put one in mind of, conjure up, summon (up), invoke, elicit, induce, kindle, stimulate, stir up, awaken, arouse, call forth; recall, echo, capture …
