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stimulate vs challenge

challenge vs stimulate

stimulate is not a noun while challenge is a noun.

stimulate and challenge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stimulate No No Yes No
challenge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, challenge is a hypernym of stimulate; that is, challenge is a word with a broader meaning than stimulate:
  • stimulate: provide the needed stimulus for
  • challenge: issue a challenge to
stimulate (noun) challenge (noun)
a call to engage in a contest or fight
questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
a demand by a sentry for a password or identification
a demanding or stimulating situation
stimulate (verb) challenge (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic issue a challenge to
act as a stimulant take exception to
provide the needed stimulus for raise a formal objection in a court of law
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner ask for identification
cause to occur rapidly
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
stir feelings in
Difference between stimulate and challenge

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