set up vs stimulate

set up and stimulate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, stimulate is a hyponym of set up; that is, stimulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set up:

set up (verb)	stimulate (verb)
get ready for a particular purpose or event	cause to be alert and energetic
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	act as a stimulant
equip with sails or masts	provide the needed stimulus for
arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
put into a proper or systematic order	cause to occur rapidly
erect and fasten	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
set up for use	stir feelings in
place
create by putting components or members together
construct, build, or erect
begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
produce
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
set up or found