stimulated

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: stim-u-lat-ed (4)
English Definition

Encouraged or aroused to activity or heightened action

Example Sentence

The new plan stimulated the employees to work harder.

US IPA /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪd/

Synonyms

encouraged inspired motivated aroused

Antonyms

discouraged depressed bored