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stimulate

CEFR: B2

To encourage, trigger, arouse, or increase metabolic activity, biological growth, or economic investment.

Synonyms

galvanise
catalyse
foster

Common Collocations

stimulate growth
stimulate the brain
stimulate interest

Example Sentence

Physical workouts stimulate the synthesis of neuroprotective proteins, fostering synaptic plasticity.

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