Synonyms: stimulate, brace, arouse, energise, energize, perk up
Definition: cause to be alert and energetic
Usage: Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
Similar words: affect
Definition: act physically on; have an effect upon
Usage: the medicine affects my heart rate
Definition: act as a stimulant
Usage: The book stimulated her imagination; This play stimulates
Similar words: touch, touch on, impact, affect, bear on, bear upon
Definition: have an effect upon
Usage: Will the new rules affect me?
Definition: provide the needed stimulus for
Similar words: challenge
Definition: issue a challenge to
Usage: Fischer challenged Spassky to a match
Synonyms: stimulate, rush, induce, hasten
Definition: cause to occur rapidly
Usage: the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
Similar words: set up, effect, effectuate
Definition: produce
Usage: The scientists set up a shock wave
Synonyms: excite, stimulate, stir, shake, shake up
Definition: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Usage: These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country
Similar words: kindle, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, arouse, raise, provoke
Definition: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Usage: arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy
Synonyms: stimulate, stir, excite
Definition: stir feelings in
Usage: stimulate my appetite; excite the audience; stir emotions
Similar words: sensitise, sensitize
Definition: cause to sense; make sensitive
Usage: She sensitized me with respect to gender differences in this traditional male-dominated society; My tongue became sensitized to good wine