stimulate

act as a stimulant; "The book stimulated her imagination"; "This play stimulates"

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "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"

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"

cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"

cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"

provide the needed stimulus for