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How do you spell Stimulate?

Correct spelling

stimulate

Remember the Latin root: STIMUL-ate, like a stimulus that prods you forward.

Why is stimulate spelled this way?

From Latin stimulare, to goad. STIMULUS (goad). To stimulate is to prod into action — the mind or body poked awake by external force.

Common misspellings of stimulate

stimualtestimullatestimlate

Example

The teacher used interactive games to stimulate student interest in mathematics.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell stimulate?+
The correct spelling is "stimulate". Remember the Latin root: STIMUL-ate, like a stimulus that prods you forward.
Is it stimualte or stimulate?+
The correct spelling is "stimulate", not "stimualte".

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