stimulate
/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/
English C1 · AdvancedverbChange
stimulate (verb) means to make something develop or become more active.
Persian: تحریک کردن
Meaning of stimulate
| Word | stimulate |
|---|---|
| Definition | to make something develop or become more active |
| Persian | تحریک کردن |
| Pronunciation | /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
Lower taxes may stimulate the economy.
مالیات کمتر ممکن است اقتصاد را تحریک کند.
Word forms of stimulate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | stimulate |
| noun | stimulus |
Synonyms of stimulate
encourage, spur
Opposites of stimulate
discourage
Common phrases with stimulate
- stimulate growth
- stimulate interest
- stimulate the brain
Related English words
deteriorateto become worse · C1diminishto become smaller or less important · C1exacerbateto make a bad situation worse · C1fluctuateto change often, rising and falling · C1mitigateto make something less harmful or serious · C1obsoleteno longer used because something newer exists · C1reinforceto make something stronger · C1undermineto make something gradually weaker or less effective · C1
Questions about stimulate
What does stimulate mean?
stimulate (verb) means to make something develop or become more active.
What is the Persian meaning of stimulate?
stimulate means تحریک کردن in Persian.
What level is the word stimulate?
stimulate is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for stimulate?
Words close in meaning to stimulate include encourage, spur.
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