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stimulate

/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/
Word
Definition

To stimulate something means to cause or to increase activity in it.

Example Sentence

Doctors sometimes use electric shock to stimulate a patient’s heartbeat.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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