excite (v)
stimulate (v)

Definition: act as a stimulant
Example: The book stimulated her imagination. This play stimulates.

arouse (v)
brace (v)
energise (v)
energize (v)
perk up (v)
stimulate (v)

Definition: cause to be alert and energetic
Example: Coffee and tea stimulate me. This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate.

elate (v)
intoxicate (v)
lift up (v)
pick up (v)
uplift (v)

Definition: fill with high spirits
Example: Music can uplift your spirits.

cause (v)
get (v)
have (v)
induce (v)
make (v)
stimulate (v)

Definition: cause to do
Example: The ads induced me to buy a VCR. My children finally got me to buy a computer. My wife made me buy a new sofa.

excite (v)
shake (v)
shake up (v)
stimulate (v)
stir (v)

Definition: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Example: These stories shook the community. the civil war shook the country.