stimulate
BrE /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ AmE /ˈstɪməˌleɪt/
verb en → es
past stimulated pp stimulated ing stimulating
to make someone more interested in something and encourage them to do it
estimular, motivar, inspirar
- stimulate somebody's interest/curiosity
Collocations stimulate economic growth · stimulate public debate
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The new exhibition will stimulate people's interest in art.
La nueva exposición estimulará el interés de la gente por el arte.
to make an animal or plant grow and develop better
estimular, potenciar
- stimulate growth/development
Collocations stimulate brain activity · stimulate cell growth
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The new fertilizer will stimulate plant growth.
El nuevo fertilizante estimulará el crecimiento de las plantas.
to make an organ or part of the body work better
estimular, activar
- stimulate appetite/blood flow
Collocations stimulate blood circulation · stimulate the immune system
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The medicine will stimulate your appetite.
La medicina estimulará tu apetito.
to make an economy grow and develop
estimular, potenciar
- stimulate economic growth
Collocations stimulate foreign investment · stimulate domestic demand
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The government's policies are designed to stimulate the economy.
Las políticas del gobierno están diseñadas para estimular la economía.
to make a part of your body feel more sensitive
estimular, provocar
- stimulate the senses
Collocations stimulate the taste buds · stimulate the olfactory nerves
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The spicy food will stimulate your taste buds.
La comida picante estimulará tus papilas gustativas.
to make someone think more clearly or creatively
estimular, inspirar
- stimulate mental activity
Collocations stimulate creative thinking · stimulate intellectual curiosity
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The debate stimulated a lot of new ideas.
El debate estimuló muchas nuevas ideas.
to make someone's body work harder or faster
estimular, activar
- stimulate physical activity
Collocations stimulate muscle growth · stimulate heart rate
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The exercise will stimulate your heart rate.
El ejercicio estimulará tu frecuencia cardíaca.
to make someone feel a strong emotion
estimular, provocar
- stimulate emotional response
Collocations stimulate feelings of joy · stimulate a sense of pride
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The music stimulated strong emotions in the audience.
La música provocó fuertes emociones en el público.