stimulate

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BrE /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ AmE /ˈstɪməˌleɪt/

verb en → es

past stimulated pp stimulated ing stimulating

1 STIMULATE (PERSON) [transitive] B1

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

  • The new exhibition will stimulate people's interest in art.

    La nueva exposición estimulará el interés de la gente por el arte.

2 STIMULATE (ORGANISM) [transitive] B1

to make an animal or plant grow and develop better

estimular, potenciar

  • stimulate growth/development

Collocations stimulate brain activity · stimulate cell growth

  • The new fertilizer will stimulate plant growth.

    El nuevo fertilizante estimulará el crecimiento de las plantas.

3 STIMULATE (ORGAN) [transitive] B2

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

  • The medicine will stimulate your appetite.

    La medicina estimulará tu apetito.

4 STIMULATE (ECONOMY) [transitive] B2

to make an economy grow and develop

estimular, potenciar

  • stimulate economic growth

Collocations stimulate foreign investment · stimulate domestic demand

  • The government's policies are designed to stimulate the economy.

    Las políticas del gobierno están diseñadas para estimular la economía.

5 STIMULATE (SENSATION) [transitive] C1

to make a part of your body feel more sensitive

estimular, provocar

  • stimulate the senses

Collocations stimulate the taste buds · stimulate the olfactory nerves

  • The spicy food will stimulate your taste buds.

    La comida picante estimulará tus papilas gustativas.

6 STIMULATE (MENTAL) [transitive] C1

to make someone think more clearly or creatively

estimular, inspirar

  • stimulate mental activity

Collocations stimulate creative thinking · stimulate intellectual curiosity

  • The debate stimulated a lot of new ideas.

    El debate estimuló muchas nuevas ideas.

7 STIMULATE (PHYSICAL) [transitive] C1

to make someone's body work harder or faster

estimular, activar

  • stimulate physical activity

Collocations stimulate muscle growth · stimulate heart rate

  • The exercise will stimulate your heart rate.

    El ejercicio estimulará tu frecuencia cardíaca.

8 STIMULATE (EMOTION) [transitive] C1

to make someone feel a strong emotion

estimular, provocar

  • stimulate emotional response

Collocations stimulate feelings of joy · stimulate a sense of pride

  • The music stimulated strong emotions in the audience.

    La música provocó fuertes emociones en el público.