stimulator
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtər/
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impulsor
- As was stated by participant A, "Here, the teacher is a stimulator, a supporter."
Examples
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34 The attitude "I can do that" is a powerful stimulator.
Academic text (2011) -
I use Organic Root Stimulator, and it works for me, but there are others who say it doesn't work.
Blog text (6) -
Killer Joe is also available, he told us, as a party stimulator.
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The curiosity stimulators are looking to a place that you otherwise cannot reach and asking yourself, how can I?
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It is a moral stimulator.
Academic text (1999) -
The teacher is a model of musicianship who is a guide, a resource person, a stimulator of creative thinking, and a motivator who designs the sequence of learning strategies, leads the class in group performances, discussions, and demonstrations, and cultivates rather than imposes judgments.
Academic text (1992) -
The motivational speaker served as a stimulator for students, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
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Her enthusiasm acted as a stimulator, inspiring the team to work harder on the project.
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The new fitness program was an excellent stimulator for promoting healthy lifestyles in the community.
Synonyms
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4.0
A person or thing that makes people want to do something
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7.6
A person who makes others feel more energetic and excited
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3.7
Something that gives people more energy or motivation
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2.7
A person who supports others and makes them feel confident
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5.8
A person who encourages people and makes them want to act
Something that gives energy to an idea or feeling
Someone or something that causes excitement in people and action in systems
A person who makes others feel excited and full of energy
How Motivating
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word stimulator comes from the Latin stimulus, meaning 'goad' or 'push', and the ending -or, meaning 'one that does'. You can also see the same root in stimulate and stimulant, so a stimulator is a person or thing that 'pushes' others to be more active or motivated.