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

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

v. provide the needed stimulus for

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

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

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