verb (v)

• act as a stimulant(verb.change)

  Example:
  The book stimulated her imagination.
  This play stimulates.
  

  Synonym:
  excite
  Antonym:
  dampen, stifle
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  cause, get, have, induce, make
  

  source: wordnet30
• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of(verb.emotion)

  Synonym:
  excite, shake, shake up, stir
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to be alert and energetic(verb.body)

  Example:
  Coffee and tea stimulate me.
  This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate.
  

  Synonym:
  arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up
  Antonym:
  de-energise, de-energize
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to occur rapidly(verb.creation)

  Synonym:
  hasten, induce, rush
  

  source: wordnet30
• stir feelings in(verb.perception)

  Example:
  Stimulate my appetite.
  

  Synonym:
  excite, stir
  

  source: wordnet30
• provide the needed stimulus for(verb.communication)

  Synonym:
  provoke
  

  source: wordnet30
• To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory.(verb)

  source: webster1913