Simulate vs. Stimulate

Simulate vs. Stimulate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Simulate and Stimulate

Simulateverb

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter.

Stimulateverb

To encourage into action.

Simulateadjective

(obsolete) Feigned; pretended.

Stimulateverb

To arouse an organism to functional activity.

Simulateverb

reproduce someone's behavior or looks;

The mime imitated the passers-byChildren often copy their parents or older siblings

Stimulateverb

act as a stimulant;

The book stimulated her imaginationThis play stimulates
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Simulateverb

create a representation or model of;

The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

Stimulateverb

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;

The ads induced me to buy a VCRMy children finally got me to buy a computerMy wife made me buy a new sofa

Simulateverb

make a pretence of;

She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with angerhe feigned sleep

Stimulateverb

stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;

These stories shook the communitythe civil war shook the country

Stimulateverb

cause to be alert and energetic;

Coffee and tea stimulate meThis herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

Stimulateverb

cause to occur rapidly;

the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions
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Stimulateverb

stir feelings in;

stimulate my appetiteexcite the audiencestir emotions

Stimulateverb

provide the needed stimulus for