Definitions of stimulate:

• verb:   stir feelings in

  Example: "Stimulate my appetite"

• verb:   cause to be alert and energetic

  Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"

• verb:   act as a stimulant

  Example: "The book stimulated her imagination"

• verb:   stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
• verb:   cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
• verb:   provide the needed stimulus for
• verb:   cause to occur rapidly