stimulation
noun/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,094 most common English word
Meaning
the act of encouraging activity, interest, or excitement in someone or something
Example sentence
The children's brains need plenty of stimulation to develop properly.
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