restimulate

verb

re·​stim·​u·​late (ˌ)rē-ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt How to pronounce restimulate (audio)
restimulated; restimulating
Synonyms of restimulatenext

transitive verb

: to stimulate (something) again
restimulating the economy
restimulation
(ˌ)rē-ˌstim-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce restimulate (audio)
noun
plural restimulations
restimulation of the immune system's T cells

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of restimulate was in 1796

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“Restimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restimulate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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restimulate

transitive verb
re·​stim·​u·​late (ˈ)rē-ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt How to pronounce restimulate (audio)
restimulated; restimulating
: to reactivate by stimulation

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