Estimular
Example: Els professors intenten estimular l'interès dels estudiants cada dia.
Definition
"Estimular" means to encourage or provoke an increase in activity, interest, or enthusiasm. For example, teachers often try to estimular students' curiosity and engagement in learning through various methods and motivational techniques.
Etymology
The word "estimular" comes from the Latin verb 'stimulari,' which means 'to goad' or 'to urge on,' originally related to a sharp point used to provoke animals. Over time, it evolved to mean encouraging or stimulating activity or response in a broader sense.
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"Estimular" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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