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Stimulate

/stˈɪmjəˌleɪt/
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(verb) To encourage into action.

Teachers stimulate the students' interest, have them think, ask questions, and debate among themselves.
Tax cuts are often used as a major fiscal tool to stimulate the economy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new government measures are designed to ____ the economy and create more jobs for the people.

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