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To stimulate, invigorate, or cause something to react or become active. This can refer to the body, the mind, the economy, or other areas.
Kaffee kann das Nervensystem stimulieren und wach machen.
Coffee can stimulate the nervous system and make you alert.
Verbs that end in '-ieren' often come from other languages. They are always weak (regular) verbs and form the past participle with '-t' at the end ('stimuliert'), not with 'ge-'.
Die Regierung hat ein Programm zur Förderung der Wirtschaft stimuliert.
The government stimulated a program to promote the economy.
'Stimulieren' (to stimulate) is a rather formal or technical word. In everyday language, people would often use simpler verbs such as 'anregen' (to stimulate), 'fördern' (to promote), or 'beleben' (to liven up).
Die neue Marketingkampagne soll den Verkauf stimulieren.
The new marketing campaign is intended to stimulate sales.
In the general meaning 'anregen' (to stimulate), the verb is often combined with abstract or scientific objects. Typical phrases are 'die Wirtschaft stimulieren' (to stimulate the economy), 'das Wachstum stimulieren' (to stimulate growth), 'das Gehirn stimulieren' (to stimulate the brain), or 'eine Diskussion stimulieren' (to stimulate a discussion).
Eine gute Frage kann eine interessante Diskussion stimulieren.
A good question can stimulate an interesting discussion.
You can clearly recognize the sexual meaning from the context. If it is about the body, touching, or eroticism, this meaning is intended. In economic, scientific, or intellectual contexts, it always has the general meaning 'anregen' (to stimulate).
Bestimmte Duftstoffe können das Gehirn stimulieren und die Konzentration fördern.
Certain fragrances can stimulate the brain and promote concentration.
to promote / extract
'fördern' and 'stimulieren' can both mean that something gets started or becomes stronger. 'fördern' is broader and means longer-term support, for example through money, help, or good conditions. 'stimulieren' is more about a stimulus or impulse that triggers activity. It often fits with the body, the mind, or the economy. When you support development, 'fördern' is more natural. When you want to stimulate a reaction or activity, 'stimulieren' is more precise.
Helles Licht am Morgen stimuliert den Körper und macht viele Menschen wacher.
Bright light in the morning stimulates the body and makes many people feel more alert.
Lesen fördert die Sprachentwicklung von Kindern.
Reading promotes children's language development.