stimulate

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act as a stimulant

"The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"

excite, stimulate

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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"

cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate

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stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

"These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"

excite, shake, shake up, stimulate, stir

cause to be alert and energetic

"Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate

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sedate

cause to occur rapidly

"the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

hasten, induce, rush, stimulate

stir feelings in

"stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"

excite, stimulate, stir

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provide the needed stimulus for

provoke, stimulate

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