Simulate vs. Stimulate

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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 siblingsStimulateverb
act as a stimulant;
The book stimulated her imaginationThis play stimulatesADVERTISEMENT
Simulateverb
create a representation or model of;
The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flightsStimulateverb
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 sofaSimulateverb
make a pretence of;
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with angerhe feigned sleepStimulateverb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of;
These stories shook the communitythe civil war shook the countryStimulateverb
cause to be alert and energetic;
Coffee and tea stimulate meThis herbal infusion doesn't stimulateStimulateverb
cause to occur rapidly;
the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactionsADVERTISEMENT
Stimulateverb
stir feelings in;
stimulate my appetiteexcite the audiencestir emotionsStimulateverb
provide the needed stimulus for