01 v. t. To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as,…
imp. & p. p.
Stimulated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Stimulating
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To excite as if with a goad; to excite, rouse, or animate, to action or more vigorous exertion by some pungent motive or by persuasion; as, to stimulate one by the hope of reward, or by the prospect of glory.“To excite and stimulate us thereunto.” — Dr. J. Scott.
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To excite; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of (a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity.(Physiol.)