All 6 Uses of
stimulate
in
Jane Eyre
- One strong proof of my wretchedly defective nature is, that even her expostulations, so mild, so rational, have not influence to cure me of my faults; and even her praise, though I value it most highly, cannot stimulate me to continued care and foresight.†
p. 67.7stimulate = to encourage growth or excitement, or to cause something to happen
- I had, again and again, held the water to Mason's white lips; again and again offered him the stimulating salts: my efforts seemed ineffectual: either bodily or mental suffering, or loss of blood, or all three combined, were fast prostrating his strength.†
p. 244.8stimulating = interesting or exciting; or encouraging interest or excitement; or causing something to happen
- I was not fond of pampering that susceptible vanity of his; but for once, and from motives of expediency, I would e'en soothe and stimulate it.†
p. 312.7stimulate = to encourage growth or excitement, or to cause something to happen
- The creature of an over-stimulated brain; that is certain.†
p. 327.9stimulated = encouraged growth or excitement, or caused something to happen
- I was dazzled, stimulated: my senses were excited; and being ignorant, raw, and inexperienced, I thought I loved her.†
p. 352.3
- I was at once content and stimulated with what I saw: I liked what I had seen, and wished to see more.†
p. 361.9 *
Definition:
to encourage growth, interest or excitement, or to cause something to happen