perk up vs stimulate

perk up and stimulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perk up	No	No	Yes	No
stimulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, perk up and stimulate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of perk up include arouse, brace, energise, energize.

perk up (verb)	stimulate (verb)
gain or regain energy	cause to be alert and energetic
cause to be alert and energetic	act as a stimulant
	provide the needed stimulus for
	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
	cause to occur rapidly
	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in