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simulate vs stimulate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| simulateverb/ˈsɪm.jə.leɪt/ | Meaning to copy how something real looks or works, often with a computer, in order to study or practice it | Goes with simulate the behavior | Example Pilots train in machines that simulate engine failure and bad weather. |
| stimulateverb/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/ | Meaning to make something develop or become more active; also to make someone interested or excited | Goes with stimulate growth | Example The government cut taxes to stimulate the economy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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