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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStimulate
/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To encourage or provoke a response or activity.
"The teacher used various methods to stimulate her students' interest in science." - 2
To raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
"Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb 'stimulare', meaning to goad, prick, or spur on, which stems from 'stimulus' (a goad or pointed stick). First recorded in English in the early 17th century, the term evolved from its literal agricultural use of prodding livestock to encompass the figurative encouragement of mental, physical, or economic activity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stimulate" is said worldwide
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stimuler
Transliteration: stimuler
"Le professeur a utilisé diverses méthodes pour stimuler l'intérêt de ses élèves pour la science."
stimulieren
Transliteration: stimulieren
"Der Lehrer verwendete verschiedene Methoden, um das Interesse seiner Schüler an der Wissenschaft zu stimulieren."
stimolare
Transliteration: stimolare
"L'insegnante ha usato vari metodi per stimolare l'interesse dei suoi studenti per la scienza."
estimular
Transliteration: estimular
"El profesor utilizó varios métodos para estimular el interés de sus estudiantes en la ciencia."
estimular
Transliteration: estimular
"O professor usou vários métodos para estimular o interesse de seus alunos pela ciência."
उत्तेजित करना
Transliteration: uttejit karna
"शिक्षक ने अपने छात्रों में विज्ञान के प्रति रुचि उत्तेजित करने के लिए विभिन्न तरीकों का उपयोग किया।"
刺激
Transliteration: cìjī
"老师使用各种方法来刺激学生对科学的兴趣。"
자극하다
Transliteration: jageukhada
"선생님은 학생들의 과학에 대한 흥미를 자극하기 위해 다양한 방법을 사용했습니다."
刺激する
Transliteration: shigeki suru
"教師は学生の科学への興味を刺激するためにさまざまな方法を使用しました。"
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