stimulate

(verb) act as a stimulant. Synonyms: excite. Examples: "The book stimulated her imagination." "This play stimulates."

(verb) cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. Synonyms: induce, cause, have, get, make. Examples: "The ads induced me to buy a vcr." "My children finally got me to buy a computer." "My wife made me buy a new sofa."

(verb) stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of. Synonyms: shake, shake up, excite, stir. Examples: "These stories shook the community." "The civil war shook the country."

(verb) cause to be alert and energetic. Synonyms: arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up. Examples: "Coffee and tea stimulate me." "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate."

(verb) cause to occur rapidly. Synonyms: induce, rush, hasten. Examples: "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions."

(verb) stir feelings in. Synonyms: excite, stir. Examples: "Stimulate my appetite." "Excite the audience." "Stir emotions."

(verb) provide the needed stimulus for. Synonyms: provoke.