Move and Stimulate

Move

Move verb - To set or keep in motion.
Usage example: the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery

Stimulate is a synonym for move in drive topic. In some cases you can use "Stimulate" instead a verb "Move", when it comes to topics like cause, inspire, motivate.

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

Stimulate

Stimulate verb - To give life, vigor, or spirit to.
Usage example: research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase

Move is a synonym for stimulate in encourage topic. You can use "Move" instead a verb "Stimulate", if it concerns topics such as cause, excite.

Common collocations

people move people stimulate people
body move body stimulate body
number move number stimulate number
parts move parts stimulate parts
Other words: feet.
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