stimulate
verb/ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
Frequency rank: #6,311 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to encourage something to grow, develop, or become more active.
Example sentence
Exercise can stimulate your brain and improve your mood.
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