# stimulated

Pronunciation: US say "STIM-yuh-lay-tid" /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/; UK say "STIM-yuu-lay-tid" /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of stimulate. — simple past and past participle of stimulate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of stimulate. Use this form for something that already happened, or after words like have or was.
   - _Lower interest rates stimulated business investment across the region._
   - _A surge in advertising had stimulated demand beyond what the factory could supply._

## Adjective

2. Roused into activity, interest, or alertness; in a heightened or excited state.
   - Simple: Feeling excited and full of energy because something has woken up your interest.
   - _After the lively debate, the students left feeling intellectually stimulated._
   - _He always feels stimulated by a room full of new ideas._

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