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estimulou

[ɛʃ.tʃi.mu.ˈlou]
verb
stimulated, encouraged
1. Past tense of 'estimular' - to provide with a stimulus; to encourage or promote action
The coach stimulated the team to perform better.
O treinador estimulou o time a ter um melhor desempenho.
2. To incite or provoke a response or reaction
The new policy stimulated economic growth.
A nova política estimulou o crescimento econômico.
3. To excite or arouse interest or enthusiasm
The presentation stimulated curiosity among the students.
A apresentação estimulou a curiosidade entre os alunos.
Synonyms
encorajouincentivouimpulsionoumotivouexcitou
Antonyms
desestimuloudesanimoudescorajouinibiu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimulou
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
estimulou
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estimulou a imaginação
estimulou o interesse
estimulou o crescimento
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