To stimulate
Example: The feature stimulates user interaction within the application
Definition
"To stimulate" means to encourage or provoke activity, growth, or increased function in something or someone. It often involves arousing interest, energy, or responsiveness, such as when a feature stimulates user interaction within an application by making it more engaging.
Etymology
The word "to stimulate" comes from the Latin verb 'stimulare,' meaning 'to prick' or 'to goad.' It originally referred to physically urging an animal forward with a pointed stick called a 'stimulus.' Over time, its use broadened to include encouraging any form of activity or excitement in people or things.
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"To stimulate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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