What is the meaning of stimulated?

verb

  • Act as a stimulant.
    • usage: "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"
  • Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner.
    • usage: "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"
  • Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of.
    • usage: "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
  • Cause to be alert and energetic.
    • usage: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
  • Cause to occur rapidly.
    • usage: "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
  • Stir feelings in.
    • usage: "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
  • Provide the needed stimulus for.

adjective

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