act as a stimulant; The book stimulated her imagination; This play stimulates

[ Syn: excite ]

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 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

[ Syn: induce , cause , have , get , make ]

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country

[ Syn: shake , shake up , excite , stir ]

cause to be alert and energetic; Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesnt stimulate

[ Syn: arouse , arouse , arouse , brace , brace , brace , energize , energize , energize , energise , energise , energise , perk up , perk up , perk up ]

cause to occur rapidly; the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions

[ Syn: induce , rush , hasten ]

stir feelings in; stimulate my appetite; excite the audience; stir emotions

[ Syn: excite , stir ]

provide the needed stimulus for

[ Syn: provoke ]