stimulation

UK /stɪm.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ US /ˈstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

A pushing or goading toward action.

Any action or condition that creates a response; sensory input.

An activity causing excitement or pleasure; the act of stimulating.

ADJ

direct

electrical

The patient received electrical stimulation therapy to help restore movement in her injured leg.

auditory, sensory, visual

sexual

intellectual, mental

VERB + STIMULATION

get

Children need to get plenty of sensory stimulation through play and exploration.

give sb, provide (sb with)

Early childhood teachers give children stimulation through games, music, and creative activities.

respond to

PHRASES

a lack of stimulation

noun — mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse

noun — any stimulating information or event

Just as the body needs exercise, so the mind needs stimulation to stay healthy.

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I need some mental stimulation.

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There's a big difference between reading for pleasure and stimulation and reading for knowledge and education.

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All children need stimulation.

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All I need is some stimulation, you see.

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“I was really bored. I was really looking for more stimulation in school,” he said.

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