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; to irritate; especially, to excite the activity of (a nerve or an irritable muscle), as by electricity.
To excite, rouse, or spur on.
to boost or increase economic activity.
to encourage something, for example, an activity or a process, so that it will begin, increase, or develop.
to excite to functional activity.
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
Excite to activity; urge.